Intern Engineer

Overview

At Tetra Pak, we are devoted to ensuring food safety and accessibility globally while protecting people and the planet. We impact millions daily and invite you to join us in this mission.

We provide an empowering environment that helps you achieve your fullest potential by engaging in meaningful work influencing food safety, wellbeing, and environmental protection.

Role Summary

This is a fixed-term summer internship lasting 12 weeks, based in our Hamilton, New Zealand office. We seek a student pursuing Process, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering to join our Engineering Project team. As a Project Engineering Intern, you will contribute to delivering innovative solutions to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers from multiple disciplines.
• Enhance understanding of engineering within the New Zealand Dairy sector.
• Engage in diverse project tasks including design, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Develop skills to actively participate in technical discussions.
• Apply academic engineering knowledge to large-scale projects.
• Gain experience working with a global industry leader and as part of a sizable engineering team.

Candidate Profile

• Logical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities adaptable to varied scenarios.
• Strong work ethic, committed to delivering positive outcomes.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Currently enrolled in an Engineering degree (preferably in Process, Mechatronics, or Mechanical disciplines), ideally in the third year.
• Motivated to learn and grow professionally.
• Comfortable working in construction site environments.
• Must have New Zealand residency with full legal working rights.

What We Offer

• Engaging challenges with opportunities for training and development in an international context.
• A culture that fosters innovation driven by expert professionals producing tangible outcomes.
• An inclusive workplace valuing diversity and equal opportunity.
• Competitive market salary and benefits, coupled with flexible working arrangements.

Additional Information

Applications will be accepted until July 22, 2026. For questions regarding your application, please contact Kaylyn Donelli.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our daily operations, providing a supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive.