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Engineering Internship - Summer 2026/27

Kickstart your career with MainPower

We’re offering a paid Engineering Internship over the 2026–27 summer break. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work alongside industry professionals, and see how your studies translate in a real-world environment.

You’ll join a supportive team and contribute to meaningful projects that help deliver a safe, reliable electricity network for our North Canterbury community.

About the role

As an intern, you will:

• Work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists
• Gain exposure to different areas of our business
• Build practical skills and professional experience
• Contribute to real projects that make a difference

About you

To be considered, you’ll:

• Be currently studying Engineering
• Have completed 2–3 years of tertiary study
• Be curious, motivated, and keen to learn
• Have the legal right to work in New Zealand (residency or valid visa required)

What you need to know

• Our head office is based in Rangiora (not Christchurch)
• Internships run approximately November 2026 – February 2027
• We have a mandatory shutdown period of around two weeks over Christmas and New Year

Along with your CV, please include responses to the following:

• Degree programme
• Current year of study
• What interests you about working at MainPower over the 2026–27 summer period?
• How does this internship align with your studies?
• What interests you about the utilities and energy sector?
• Your availability between November 2026 and February 2027

Please note: Employment with MainPower is subject to pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing.