Summer Intern – Electricity Design & Protection

Summer Intern – Electricity Design 

📍 New Plymouth, Wellington, Tauranga or Palmerston North

We’re on the lookout for 2nd year and above Engineering students who are keen to roll up their sleeves and get some hands-on experience in the electricity sector this summer. 

These positions will mainly be based in New Plymouth, but we do have some roles in Wellington, Tauranga and Palmerston North. We're particularly interested to hear from students with links to these locations.

You’ll be joining our Electricity Design & Proetction team, helping with a key piece of work involving integrating protection data, preparing simple protection settings, substation projects and integrating data. It’s a great chance to learn how design decisions support the wider electricity system and see how your studies apply in the real world. 

About you 

• Studying Electrical, Mechatronics, or a similar Engineering discipline (2nd year and above) 
• Have strong attention to detail and enjoy making sense of technical data 
• Comfortable working with systems and software 
• Bring a bit of initiative and are open to learning from a supportive team 

What's in it for you? 

• Hands-on experience where you get to apply what you’ve learned in real-life situations and play a part in creating practical solutions. 
• Supportive people who’ll back your learning and development 
• Great office environment, team culture & social activities 
• A pathway that could lead to a position in a future Grad programme 

About us 

At Powerco, our purpose is to connect communities and that’s at the heart of everything we do. We're passionate about mahi that keeps over 1.1 million customers connected and supports the energy choices people want to make. As Aotearoa transitions to a low-carbon electricity system and moves toward a net zero 2050, we’re proud to play a role in making that happen. 

If you’re looking for practical experience, enjoy solving problems, and want to contribute to real work that keeps the lights on for communities across Aotearoa, get in touch! Tell us why you’d be great for our team! 

📅 Applications close: Friday 21 August 2026 

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.  

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone 0800 769372 or email kiaora@powerco.co.nz