Summer Internship 2026/27 – Water Engineering

Help shape the future of water in New Zealand

Applications are now open for our 2026/27 Water Engineering Summer Internship Programme.

If you're passionate about water and interested in designing sustainable solutions for communities, infrastructure, and the environment, this internship is for you.

As a Water Engineering Intern at Tonkin + Taylor (T+T), you'll work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists on a diverse range of projects across the water sector. From stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water infrastructure through to flood resilience, catchment management, and environmental outcomes, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience while applying your academic learning to live engineering challenges.

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 New Zealand-owned and employee-owned, and our collective mission is to create and sustain a better world.

Our people are known for being humble high achievers - collaborative, innovative, and passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and communities. We believe our people are our greatest strength, which is why we invest in their development, wellbeing, and career growth.

Kei te hiahia mātou ki ōu pūkenga | We want your skills

We're looking for enthusiastic and curious Water Engineering students who are keen to learn, contribute, and develop their technical capabilities in a supportive and challenging environment.

We have internship opportunities available in

Auckland

Nelson

Christchurch

To be successful, you'll ideally have

Graduation expected between late 2027 and late 2028

A GPA of approximately 6.0 or above (out of 9)

The right to work in New Zealand

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within a team

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Initiative, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn

Participation in extracurricular activities, part-time work, volunteering, clubs, sports, or community initiatives

Why join our Water team?

As a T+T Summer Intern, you'll have the opportunity to:

Gain exposure to a wide range of water infrastructure and environmental projects

Support projects involving stormwater, wastewater, drinking water, and flood management

Work alongside experienced water engineers and technical specialists

Contribute to technical assessments, modelling, reporting, and design activities

Learn how water engineering supports resilient communities and environmental sustainability

Build professional networks across the business

Develop practical skills that complement your academic studies

Take part in intern development and networking activities

Experience our collaborative and supportive culture

Join a pathway that has launched many of T+T's current graduate engineers

This is a unique opportunity to see how water engineering contributes to some of New Zealand's most important infrastructure and environmental projects while helping communities adapt to future challenges.

A place where you belong

We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong. "Everyone Matters" is one of our core values, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Tonkin + Taylor is proud to be part of the Rainbow Tick Whānau and encourages applications from members of rainbow communities.

Interested in more than one opportunity?

If multiple roles or locations appeal to you, we encourage you to submit more than one application. This helps us understand your interests and match you with opportunities that best align with your skills, aspirations, and location preferences.

Bring your curiosity, ideas, and ambition, and discover what it's like to work on projects that help shape New Zealand's future.

Join Tonkin + Taylor this summer and take the first step in your water engineering career.

Job Details

Reference #

37028

Posted on

07 Jul 2026

Closes on

04 Aug 2026 12:00

Location(s)

Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson

Expertise

Civil Engineering, Water Resource Engineering

Job level(s)

Graduate (1-4 years)

Work type(s)

Fixed term