2degrees Summer Internships – Technology
- A 13‑week paid programme, including a 2.5 week unpaid shutdown over Christmas.
- Based in Auckland at our vibrant, modern offices opposite Victoria Park, with easy public transport links.
- From fibre to 5G, help shape the future of NZ's fairest telco.
- Applications close 5pm Sunday 23rd August. Bear in mind, the strongest applications sound like the person who wrote them. Don't be afraid to let your personality, ideas and individuality shine through.
Love solving problems with technology? Start your journey working on real projects that shape the future of tech.Join one of our Technology teams this summer for a 13-week programme and gain hands-on experience working alongside experts who are building, securing and evolving the platforms, products and data solutions that power 2degrees. Whether your passion is software development, cloud engineering, data or AI, you'll contribute to meaningful work, learn from experienced mentors and develop practical skills that will kick-start your career.
You'll also take part in an intern cohort project, teaming up with other interns to solve a real business challenge, build connections across 2degrees and present your ideas back to the business.
We are looking for students studying towards a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science or a related discipline. While this internship is particularly suited to students approaching their final year of study, we're also happy to hear from students in earlier stages of their studies who are excited about building a career in technology.
You'll be curious, eager to learn, enjoy solving problems, and thrive in a collaborative team environment where fresh thinking and new ideas are encouraged.
Programme dates are
16 November 2026 - 12 February 2027, with a 2.5 week unpaid break over the Christmas period.
If you are interested in more than one of our summer internship opportunities, you’ll be able to indicate your preferences in the application.
Find your fit in Technology:Software Engineering InternGet hands-on experience writing, testing and deploying software while contributing to real projects that support our customers and teams. You'll work alongside experienced engineers to solve problems, build new features and gain exposure to modern development tools and practices. You'll gain practical experience with debugging, version control and agile ways of working.
Data & AI InternWork with our Data & AI team to explore how data and AI help solve business challenges and create better outcomes. You'll help design, test and build solutions and learn how tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Snowflake Cortex are used in a large organisation. You'll gain experience in Data and AI applications, Data Governance and Stakeholder Engagement.
Cloud & Platform Engineering InternHelp build and improve the platforms that underpin our technology landscape across cloud spaces like AWS, Azure and GCP as well as other enterprise level platforms. You'll contribute to projects focused on identity and access management, automation, infrastructure as code and cloud cost optimisation, while supporting day-to-day platform operations. You'll gain practical experience with cloud technologies, Terraform, security best practices, FinOps and automation pipelines.
Here's some of the benefits of joining us as an intern:Working for a fairer New Zealand: Join a company dedicated to making New Zealand a better place to live and work.
Top notch support network: You will be mentored, have a buddy and a broader support team.
Career development: You're our focus. Keep developing your talents as we support your learning and growth.
Many of our interns stay connected with us after the programme, with some going on to join 2degrees through future graduate and early career opportunities.
If you're looking to launch your career in an environment that encourages bold, constructive innovation and values your contribution, 2degrees is where the energy happens.
Sound fair? Let's chat! E matatika ai? Kōrero mai kia mātou! 2degrees. It's time for something different.