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KiwiRail

4.5
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Intern Programme (Nov 2024)

Auckland, Canterbury, Chirstchurch and Wellington
We’re looking for energetic, ambitious, and talented students who genuinely care about creating stronger connections, for a better Aotearoa.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Internship, Clerkship or Placement
Number of Vacancies
10-30
Salary
NZD 54,000 / Year

Start Date
27 Nov 2024

Application dates

Applications Open
3 Jul 2024
Applications Close
4 Aug 2024

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
B
Accounting
Commerce
Finance
Business
Business Administration
International Business
Management
Office Studies
Project Management
Event Management
Human Resources
E
Civil Engineering & Construction
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
I
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Cyber Security
Data Science
Programming & Software Engineering
Video Game Development
Design & User Experience
P
Property, Land & Real Estate

Hiring criteria

Entry Pathway

See details

Working rights

New Zealand

  • New Zealand Citizen
  • New Zealand Permanent Resident
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About the KiwiRail Internship Programme:

It’s an exciting time to explore our organisation and gain real-life work experience in a busy and transformational environment.

Intern disciplines: 

  • Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics),
  • ICT
  • Finance
  • Business/Commerce
  • H&S / Human Resources
  • Environmental Science/Sustainability
  • Govt relations/ Law

Our innovative internship programme offers:

  • An assigned buddy to job shadow and go-to for any questions
  • A realistic practical preview of employment opportunities within KiwiRail
  • Combination of Health & Safety and Personal Development training
  • An opportunity to up-skill by gaining practical on-the-job training
  • Opportunities to network and build relationships in KiwiRail

About KiwiRail

KiwiRail has a proud 155-year history in New Zealand and we're a key part of the country's social and economic fabric, responsible for significantly driving economic growth through our internationally acclaimed tourism brands, by moving over a third of New Zealand's export goods and by holding the country's second-largest property portfolio.

We have a vision for a bigger, bolder role for rail and we're looking for energetic, ambitious and talented students who genuinely care about creating stronger connections, for a better New Zealand. It’s a pivotal time to join our organisation and we're searching for our next generation of influential and inspiring leaders to develop with us.

Applications for the KiwiRail Internship Programme 2024/25 open in July 2024. You can find more information about the programme on our career site. 

If your vision is like ours to creating stronger connections, for a better New Zealand – Then pre-register now!

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry Pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
B
Accounting, Commerce & Finance
Business Administration & Management
Human Resources
E
Civil Engineering & Construction
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
I
IT & Computer Science
P
Property, Land & Real Estate

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand Citizen

New Zealand Permanent Resident


Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
I think that the flexibility of the graduate position will help me truly understand what I actually enjoy. Studying something is often very different to working in that respective area.

Zara

  • Graduate stories
I think that the flexibility of the graduate position will help me truly understand what I actually enjoy. Studying something is often very different to working in that respective area.

Zara

  • Graduate stories
With the growing interest in greener transportation options, working on rail is the best place to be. There are so many opportunities in KiwiRail if you just ask around the company. Always ask questions and be proactive so you can get involved in what you are passionate about.

Jamie

  • Graduate stories
With the growing interest in greener transportation options, working on rail is the best place to be. There are so many opportunities in KiwiRail if you just ask around the company. Always ask questions and be proactive so you can get involved in what you are passionate about.

Jamie

  • Graduate stories
I think that the flexibility of the graduate position will help me truly understand what I actually enjoy. Studying something is often very different to working in that respective area.

Zara

  • Graduate stories
I think that the flexibility of the graduate position will help me truly understand what I actually enjoy. Studying something is often very different to working in that respective area.

Zara

  • Graduate stories
With the growing interest in greener transportation options, working on rail is the best place to be. There are so many opportunities in KiwiRail if you just ask around the company. Always ask questions and be proactive so you can get involved in what you are passionate about.

Jamie

  • Graduate stories
With the growing interest in greener transportation options, working on rail is the best place to be. There are so many opportunities in KiwiRail if you just ask around the company. Always ask questions and be proactive so you can get involved in what you are passionate about.

Jamie