AECOM New Zealand Graduate Programs & Internships

Deliver a Better World with AECOM’s early career opportunities

Our work in infrastructure creates opportunities, improves lives, and strengthens communities. Early career professionals at AECOM contribute to impactful projects, from enhancing commutes to ensuring clean water access. Embark on a career that matters—where your work not only shapes skylines but also supports a sustainable future. 

Work with us. Change the world.

Explore Our Early Career Programs

Join the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm and take advantage of our endless opportunities. There are Early Career opportunities in engineering, quantity surveying, project management, the environment, energy, sustainability, planning, design, architecture, landscape architecture, consulting, and much more.

Explore a diverse selection of over-graduate and intern roles available across Australia and New Zealand. We recruit from the following disciplines:

• Civil / Structures Engineering
• Project Management
• Commerce / Finance / Economics
• Digital Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• ICT
• Mechanical Engineering
• Transport Planning
• Urban Design / Planning

Summer Internship Program – Applications open in July. 

We will provide support and direction to ensure you have an inspiring and positive placement with us, ready to resume your studies in 2025 with new knowledge and practical insights.

What Our Summer Program Offers:

• 12-Week Full-Time Paid Internship (Mid-November to Mid-February): Options for flexibility on time frames if needed.
• Practical Application of Knowledge: Gain hands-on experience and apply what you’ve learnt during university.
• Iconic Project Exposure: Work on high-profile projects with a variety of clients.
• Work alongside Technical Experts: Work alongside graduates, technical experts, and industry leaders.
• Career Connections: Build meaningful long-term connections.
• Support Network: Benefit from guidance and support from your Manager, team, AECOM University, and our Talent Management team to achieve your goals.
• Pathway to Graduate Employment: Explore opportunities to transition to an AECOM Graduate position following a successful placement.

Graduate Program - Applications open in March. 

At AECOM, you will work in a dynamic environment where your integrity and pioneering mindset are championed.

What Our Graduate Program Offers:

• 2-Year Graduate Program: Kickstart your career in a flexible working environment.
• Graduate Conference: Participate in a 2-day event to meet fellow graduates and connect with leaders in the business.
• Transition to a Professional: Seamless transition into a professional level role at the completion of the graduate program.
• Networking and Informative Opportunities: Engage in events hosted by our Connect Committee to expand your network and your knowledge.
• Mentoring Opportunities: Receive guidance and support from experienced professionals to help you achieve your career goals.
• Learn from Technical Experts: Enhance and share knowledge, skills, and ideas from industry leaders that are essential to career progression.

Why choose AECOM? 

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning across transportation, buildings, water, new energy, and the environment, our public and private sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace inviting everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage you to bring your unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients whilst being supported to develop your professional and technical skills.

By choosing AECOM, you will:

• Share a Common Purpose: Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivalled technical expertise and innovation.
• Experience an Inclusive Culture: We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Support our Environmental, Social, and Governance legacies: Drive sustainable progress.
• Join the “World’s Most Ethical Company”, and “World’s Most Admired Company”, recognised by Ethisphere by Fortune.

Here, integrity and innovation aren’t just valued—they’re celebrated.

Our Commitment

At AECOM, you’ll work in a dynamic and inclusive environment that values your integrity and fosters innovation. 

We are embarking on our cultural journey in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We are embracing the richness of Māori and Pasifika peoples and look to share more with you throughout your recruitment journey. 

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients, and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to the Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses, to find out more about our visions for reconciliation check out our website.