Advanced Engineering and Materials Intern

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Callaghan Innovation Full time
Enjoy real, hands-on work experience at Callaghan Innovation

  • Utilise your studies in this Full time, Paid Internship from November February 202
  • Christmas and New Years off
Callaghan Innovation is making a positive impact on the world, putting innovation at the heart of Aotearoa's future prosperity.

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Pokapū Auaha o Aotearoa. We're New Zealand's innovation agency. We activate innovation and help businesses grow faster for a more prosperous Aotearoa.

Rukuhia te wāhi ngaro, hei maunga tātai whetū

Explore the unknown, reach for excellence

About the Role:


This is a 12-week learning opportunity, to explore a career in engineering through a placement in our Advanced Engineering team based at Gracefield Innovation Quarter in Lower Hutt, Wellington.

You will be involved in setting up and operating a system to characterise the performance of laboratory furnaces.


With access to leading engineering and technical expertise, you'll get the chance to collaborate and connect with, and learn from our experts.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to other projects that the team is working on and build your skills and understanding to accelerate your career in engineering, research, and innovation.


About You:

This internship is most suited to an Engineering student from either Process, Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering disciplines.

You will also possess:

  • Practical experience from your studies or personal learning in the fields of process instrumentation.
  • Passion and commitment to pursuing a career in the research, science and innovation sector.
  • A sound understanding of Te Tiriti ō Waitangi and public sector obligations.
  • Ability to communicate well with others and work in a team.
  • Enjoys problem solving and working to find creative solutions with others.
  • Selfmotivated, proactive, has a growth mindset and enjoys learning.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • A natural team player who focuses on group success.
  • Leadership capability outside academic studies, i.e. sports, arts, community activities.
  • Working towards a qualification in an engineering discipline.

Academic Transcript - to show us your strong academic record.

Extra-Curricular Activities - to let us know about your interests outside of the classroom and your experience working with others in teams (i.e., sports, the arts, clubs) and how you're connected to your community.

About Us:


We partner with ambitious businesses of all sizes and we provide them with a range of innovation and research and development services to suit each stage of their growth.


Our staff - including more than 200 of New Zealand's leading scientists and engineers - empower our country's innovators by connecting people, opportunities and networks, and providing tailored technical solutions, skills and capability development programmes, as well as grants and co-funding.


Applications close 27th August 2023

  • You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand to be considered for this opportunity._
  • Innovating for the future of Aotearoa requires a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects who we are, where we're going and what is possible. This is why our hiring decisions are based on more than just your qualifications or work experience we look at the whole person and value diverse perspectives, abilities and life experience._


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