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2026 Datacom New Zealand - Cybersecurity Work Experience Internship Programme

CompanyDatacom
LocationWellington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As an intern, you will gain exposure to various cybersecurity disciplines and collaborate with different teams within the Datacom business. This experience aims to develop job-ready skills in the cybersecurity field.
Internship Type
temporary
Company Size
6405
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
8 hours
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About The Company
Customer focused values. World-class capability. The right solutions to help you navigate, wherever you are on your journey. With a breadth of offerings and depth of expertise, there isn’t a safer pair of hands to help navigate the future of your business. Datacom is Australasia's largest home-grown tech company. Drawing on the experience of over 6500 staff in 24 locations around the globe, we work with a full range of clients, from small start-ups through to government agencies and multinational corporations, to explore and extract the hidden value in their systems. We bring together over half a century of know-how, the right technology and the knowledge and creativity of our people, to deliver sustainable solutions to our customers’ greatest challenges. With our team of dedicated professionals, we work with leading partners to deliver the solutions that are right for our customers – that solve their issues and enhances their businesses. We design, build and run IT systems and processes across operations, cybersecurity, cloud, digital platforms, payroll and enterprise applications. We deliver customer care services and operate mission-critical infrastructure with best-in-class data centre facilities – Datacom delivers on the promise: practical imagination. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Datacom Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/datacomcommunity Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/DatacomGroupLtd
About the Role

Are you looking to kickstart your career in cybersecurity? Datacom is offering a 10-week unpaid work experience placement, based in Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch!

This is a unique chance to learn, observe and connect with industry experts, developing job-ready skills in one of the most in-demand areas of tech—Cybersecurity.

We’re looking for a diverse range of talent: whether you're currently studying a cybersecurity qualification or simply passionate and ready to start learning, we encourage you to apply!

Placement Details

  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Hours: 7.5 hours per week
  • Start Date: March 2026
  • Locations: Wellington, Auckland, or Christchurch (on-site)

What can I expect during the Placement?

As an intern with Datacom’s Cybersecurity team, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of cybersecurity disciplines including Cyber Defense Operations, Protective Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Application Security, OT Security, Project Management, and Security Awareness Training.

In addition to your time with the Cyber team, you’ll also spend time with other areas of the wider Datacom business—giving you a broader understanding of how different teams collaborate and operate in a leading tech environment.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

  • Strong enthusiasm and a positive attitude
  • A passion for learning and self‑development
  • Good communication skills
  • A collaborative, team‑focused mindset

Bonus: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent introductory knowledge.

(No worries if you don’t have it — your attitude matters most)

About our Early Careers Programme

This is a short-term placement, however if you join Datacom permanently as an Early Career, you'll join our Early Careers Programme. The Early Careers Team will be part of your journey for the first 12 months of your career. Supporting you through Induction, mentoring, events and regularly offering you extra resources and opportunities to help grow your career and connect you with your wider peer group all while you embed in your new permanent role.

Why join us here at Datacom? 

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us. 

  • Available for 10 weeks
  • Wellington: 1/2 Day Wednesday and 1/2 Day Friday
  • Christchurch and Auckland: All day Wednesday
Key Skills
CybersecurityCommunication SkillsTeamworkSelf-DevelopmentPositive AttitudeLearning
Categories
TechnologySecurity & Safety