Digital Specialist Internship

Korero mo te turanga - About the role

You'll join the Positioning Platform team at Toitu Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand, where you'll combine cloud infrastructure, automation, and software engineering to help power New Zealand's world-class geodetic system.

This isn't theoretical learning, you'll be modernising the infrastructure behind the GeoMarks API, a critical component that connects our geodetic databases to real-world applications.

You'll work with AWS CDK, build CI / CD pipelines, and apply DevOps best practices while being mentored by an experienced team who want to see you succeed.

Specific deliverables expected by end of internship

• Transform legacy infrastructure into modern Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK for the GeoMarks API
• Build and enhance CI / CD pipelines that automate deployment workflows
• Apply critical thinking to evaluate what worked, what didn't, and propose future improvements
• Collaborate with mentors and cross-functional teams on real production systems
• Directly contribute to the technology that powers New Zealand's survey control and geodetic systems

He pukenga tou - Skills & Experience

Desirable

Nga mea e tukuna ana e tatau – What we offer our employees

Te Takinatanga - Our Story

Toitu Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways).

Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference.

Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural, and economic considerations.

Now and for future generations.

Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Maori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan

Toitu Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experiences and perspectives.

This drives our culture and high performance.

We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.

As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not.

As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.

Tono mai - How to Apply

If you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team.

To apply, please click "Apply Online."

You'll be taken through to our Toitu Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description.

You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV / Cover Letter.

Please note, while applications close 14 Ocotber 2025, we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process.

You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.

You may notice that the Position Description title for this role Digital Specialist – Level 1 doesn't match the advertised title.

At Toitu Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks).

This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR).

Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation.

It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.

If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitu Te Whenua, please email