Summer Internships 2025 - 2026 | Geotechnical, Water, and Civil Engineering

We are now accepting applications for our 2025-2026 Summer Internships!

Our summer interns are some of the brightest university students out there, bringing their fresh ideas and enthusiasm to T+T offices and disciplines across the country.

Mō tō mātou āhuatanga | Who we are

Tonkin + Taylor is New Zealand's leading engineering and environmental consultancy, renowned for our technical excellence in solving complex challenges. We are proudly a New Zealand, employee-owned company and our collective mission is to create and sustain a better world.

At T+T, we strongly believe that it's our people that keep our clients coming back.  Our people are known for being 'humble high achievers', delivering award-winning solutions, working collaboratively, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. They are our greatest asset, and we invest in their development, well-being, and career aspirations. 

Kei te hiahia mātou ki ōu | We want your skills

We are looking for top-talent and inquisitive minds - those who are looking for an exceptional, open environment to help them succeed. 

We currently have opportunities in our Wellington, Nelson, Tauranga and Auckland offices for those interested in Geotechnical, Civil, and Water Engineering!

For information on our Geology + Science internships, please see our other vacancies.

We also look for:

• Graduation expected late 2025 to late 2026
• GPA: Ideally 6+
• Right to work in NZ 
• Some extra-curricular activities (e.g. work, volunteering, sports etc.)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to make sound decisions
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined
• Proactive and enthusiastic

Kei te whakapono mātou ki tō whanaketanga | We want to develop you

Working at T+T provides a rich learning environment for individuals to grow and develop every day. You're in the driver's seat when it comes to your learning, and there are heaps of opportunities to tap into a wealth of knowledge, expertise and formal development opportunities. 

As a summer intern you will be able to put your academic knowledge into real life scenarios. You will get the chance to work on real client engagements and contribute to the success of T+T projects, whether out on site or in the office. It's an awesome opportunity to experience working for New Zealand's leading Environmental and Engineering Consultancy first-hand and you may even land yourself a graduate role for when you finish university. 

'Everyone Matters' is one of our three core values at T+T, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce who foster inclusion, participation, and equal opportunity.

T+T are proud to be part of the Rainbow Tick Whanau and welcome applicants from rainbow communities.