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Engineering Internship

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Engineering Internship

Isaac Group

Listed 2 days ago Be an early applicant

Listing Description

Location
Christchurch City, Canterbury
Job type
Full time
Duration
Contract
Company benefits
Competitive hourly rate

Description

About the Engineering Internship (2026 – 2027 Programme)

We are inviting expressions of interest for our Engineering Internship as part of our 2026 – 2027 programme. This paid internship offers practical workplace experience across a range of business areas, including operations, health & safety, planning, and project support. The role is ideal for tertiary students seeking to develop industry-relevant skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain insight into careers within our organisation.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Currently studying 2nd or 3rd-year (Engineering or other industry-specific degree or diploma)
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritise tasks
  • Proficiency with common office software (e.g., Microsoft Office or equivalent)
  • Restricted or Full New Zealand Driver's Licence & your own vehicle
  • Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a willingness to role your sleeves up and undertake routine site tasks where required

Duration and Working Arrangements The internship will run over the summer period between November 2026 and February 2027. Exact start and end dates will be confirmed at appointment. The role will be full-time hours.

Benefits and Development

  • Paid internship with practical, on-the-job training and mentoring
  • Exposure to multiple business areas and meaningful project work leading towards your professional hours
  • Supportive team environment focused on learning, safety and development
  • Opportunity to build industry contacts

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

  • Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand
  • The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening

How to Register Your Expression of Interest - CLOSING DATE – Monday 18th May 2026

Please submit a CV and a short cover note outlining your interests, availability over the summer period and what you hope to gain from the internship. For questions or a confidential discussion, contact Sara Swailes on 027 4398724.

Application details

Apply online for this role or contact Sara Swailes for more information.

Reference #: 7479878-1977928

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In 1950 Isaac Construction was founded by two passionate conservationists – Sir Neil and Lady Isaac. Their legacy has left us with a unique ownership model as far as we know, we are the only civil construction company in the world that is owned by a conservation and wildlife trust!

Today, Isaac Construction is part of the Isaac Group, with a long and proud history of providing quality construction products and services throughout the South Island. Our teams deliver high quality, on time and on budget solutions for a wide range of construction needs, small and large, simple and complex. The desire to do great work in a way that supports the environment and the wildlife within it inspired Isaac Construction at its inception and continues to fuel us to this day.

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