Summer Intern

Mō te tūranga What youll be doing   

As a summer intern with Meridian Energy youll get the opportunity to work on some of New Zealands most iconic hydro and/or wind generation assets as well as being active in all aspects of the company. The programme will push you to develop real-life business and technical skills.

We only take a small number of interns each year and we only want the best! In return well make sure you get some great hands-on experience. Youll be trusted with owning real projects that contribute to how we generate deliver and support energy across Aotearoa and will be supported by a friendly team of experts along the way  who will help develop your knowledge skills and professional profile.

Ngā pukenga kei a koe mō tenei tūranga What youll bring

Youll gain hands-on exposure at our key generation sites work shoulder-to-shoulder with seasoned engineers and solve real-world challenges that span different hydro and wind generation systems. This 400-professional hour placement doesnt just tick the box for your university requirements - it offers immersive learning across engineering and other Generation and Development business teams. Along the way youll uncover the inner workings of Aotearoas energy systems and see firsthand what it takes to keep the country powered.

What are we after

Were keen to hear from students across a variety of disciplines currently in your 3rd (penultimate) year of a relevant degree who are curious and passionate about the electricity industry.

Weve got a strong culture - we like to work hard and have fun whilst were doing it. We live by three How to Bes: Be gutsy be a good human and be in the waka.

Some of our intern roles may require a full clean drivers license particularly when regular travel to generation sites is part of the role.                          

Additional Information :

He aha koe i hono mai ai ki a mātou Why join us    

Meridian is truly flexible diverse and inclusive: in our workplace you can feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. We value and live by three How to Bes: be gutsy working together by being in the waka and doing the right thing by being a good human.

We embrace diversity and inclusion and ensure that everyone feels like they belong are welcomed feel valued and feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We want all our people to be the best that they can be so we make sure that theres room for everyone to be exactly who they are and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences including individuals with disabilities diverse health needs and those who identify as neurodiverse because we believe our differences make us stronger. We believe that fun is good for you and we make sure that our office vibe reflects that. We support each other and celebrate our successes.

Our internship is a great pathway to our grad roles giving us a strong indication of your work ethics and giving you an understanding of why Meridian is a great place to work.

Tono mai ināianei tonu Apply now 

All in all were an awesome place to work. If this sounds like you and something youre keen to be a part of and you want to bring your good energy and use your power to make a difference (pun intended) then apply today by uploading a copy of your CV and a Transcript with your application telling us why you want to be considered. Feel free to also add a cover letter to your application to give us even more reasons to bring you on board!

• Please note - youll need to be available for interviews the week of 24th August 2026 (NB timeframes may be adjusted and we will advise you in advance of any changes).

Our internship runs from November 2026 to February 2027 with a small break over Christmas/New Year.

View the Position Description - Summer Intern (PDF)

Were committed to becoming more accessible and providing support if needed. Please get in touch if there are parts of our process you would like assistance with (process found here: Were more than happy to help. 

If you have any questions please email and someone will get back to you.

Applications close 9th August 2026 (please note this is subject to change).

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time