Summer Vacation Programme (Nov 2026)

Register your interest

Be the first to know when applications open for Arup's Summer Vacation Programme by registering your interest!

Arup welcomes vacation students into their multi-disciplinary teams across several New Zealand locations including Auckland and Wellington.

We recruit summer vacation students from a variety of degrees such as engineering, architecture, environmental science, and more.

Available opportunities in each location will be announced via email to those who have registered their interest.

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that's exactly what we need.

We embrace how you see things differently – it's essential for creating a sustainable future.

With your ideas and thinking we can solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

About Our Programme

Arup's Summer Vacation Programme is a 12 week-long, paid internship opportunity tailored for students in their penultimate year across Australia and New Zealand during their summer university break.

On completion, you will automatically be considered for a graduate role, putting you ahead of the graduate pack.

What our Summer Vacation Programme offers you

As a Summer Vacation Student, you will take part in curated learning content, helping equip you with valuable skills that will help you as you embark on your career.

The curated learning workshops will help you :

Develop your career by building your professional presence and employability skills

Learn strategies to manage challenges in the workplace

Unlock your potential using a growth mindset

Think towards your future by exploring career pathways and direction

A highlight of the programme is the sustainable development group project.

You and your team of vacation students will work together to solve a sustainability challenge.

You'll have the chance to showcase your creativity and innovation, putting your studies to use.

Eligibility Criteria

Have full working rights in the country of application.

Currently undertaking a relevant degree

Be available to work over the summer university break (November – March)

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and embrace diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates.

Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and / or to perform the essential functions of the role.

We will do everything we can to support you.

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