Technology Intern - University of Auckland IT Internship Programme

Start your career right here!  We are now accepting applications for our 2026 Winter Internship

• 19-week, paid internship from July to December, with full hours during the semester breaks and part-time hours during the semester
• Launch your IT career in New Zealand’s largest university

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are looking for penultimate (second to last) year University of Auckland students to join us for our Winter 2026 intern programme and explore a career in technology.

The University of Auckland has one of the largest technology estates in New Zealand. Our scale and complexity provide the opportunity to access skills, approaches, challenges, technologies and career pathways you simply wouldn’t get elsewhere.

Interns will work on real projects with real impact for students, staff and our communities, while gaining practical skills and knowledge across a range of technical and non-technical areas.

Coached by subject matter experts, interns get to apply their theoretical learnings in the real world and develop those all-important soft skills such as communication and relationship building.

We are looking for interns in the following areas:

• • Applications Specialist
  • Network Engineering
  • Digital Workplace – End user support and Asset Management
  • Customer Experience – Data Insights
  • Software Development

Find out more about each stream HERE. 

Please note that we welcome applications from those enrolled in degrees beyond IT and who may have studied non-technical career paths but would like to explore a career in IT. 

The programme

This is a 19-week intern programme, with a mix of full-time hours during the semester break and part-time hours on the weeks you have class from July to December.   Work hours will be between Monday to Friday.

Our programme is designed for students who are new to the professional workplace and have no prior experience working in an IT department.

The programme will introduce you to the length and breadth of the Digital Services department, and a good understanding of the different teams and how they all collaborate and interconnect to offer a cutting-edge technology service to students, staff and visitors. Interns will be coached by experienced colleagues and experts in their fields, who will support and guide them throughout the programme. You will get to work on real applications, problems and projects, and you will be encouraged to bring your ideas forward and contribute to the team from the get-go (no filing or making people coffee here!).

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

Our IT Department, Digital Services at the University of Auckland, is committed to delivering world-class service and technological solutions in support of teaching, learning, research, and administration. It plays a key role in ensuring the core IT Infrastructure and systems are reliable and secure with a focus on providing quality and effective IT Services that enhance the reputation of the University through innovation and collaboration. There is an open and engaging culture and it is an exciting time with some key digital transformations taking place.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

This programme offers:

• An opportunity to gain hands-on experience and kick-start your career in technology
• A chance to try out a potential future career path to see if you like it, and in the process, find out more about the breadth of potential careers in this industry.
• A competitive salary of $55,634 per annum pro-rata
• A supportive programme to develop technical, soft and employability skills that will serve you throughout your career
• An opportunity to work alongside and learn from forward-thinking leaders and professionals with a wealth of experience and expertise to share

In addition, the University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
• Career development programmes

For more information, please visit our Staff Benefits page.

He kōrero mōu | About you

• You’ll be in your penultimate (second to last) year in a bachelor’s degree (or higher) at the University of Auckland.
• You must be available for the on-site internship from July 2026 until December 2026.
• You will have built a basic foundation of skills relevant to the area you wish to go into, either through your studies, work experience, hobbies, volunteering, participating in hackathons and competitions or personal projects.
• You’ll be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills that make you a customer service star.
• You’ll have a hunger to learn and to get involved in meaningful projects that will drive forward your personal development.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of Friday, 8th May 2026 and include:

• an up-to-date CV  
• a cover letter outlining your interest in applying for the programme, and rank your top practice preferences, up to 3, for which you wish to apply:
  • Applications Specialist
  • Network Engineering
  • Digital Workplace – End user support and Asset Management
  • Customer Experience – Data Insights
  • Software Development
• Your university transcript (unofficial transcript is fine) – please note that we are not looking at your grades but the kinds of technical and non-technical papers you may have taken. We do not have a grade-based entry requirement.

Please note that this programme is only open to University of Auckland students.  As we do not use AI for screening or psychometric testing, we will be using your cover letter to assist us in longlisting.  

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz