Discover a pathway to your future: internship opportunities at Vector

Are you ready to energise your career and help shape New Zealand’s energy future?

At Vector, we’re committed to developing the next generation of energy professionals. Our internship programme is designed to spark your potential, build meaningful skills and experiences, and connect you with industry leaders.

Why choose a Vector internship?

Be part of the energy transformation

• Meaningful work & learning: Get hands-on experience working on real projects that power Auckland and drive innovation in the energy sector. You’ll receive clear guidance and support to help you learn and grow.
• Structured onboarding & support: From day one, you’ll have a buddy and access to graduate and alumni connections, ensuring you’re supported as you plug into our business.
• Industry exposure & connections: Work alongside experts in electricity distribution, and network with senior leaders who are shaping the future of energy.
• Inclusive & supportive culture: Join a team that values diverse perspectives and encourages you to bring your whole self to work.

Hear from our people

Hear from some of our people on their experience and what they enjoy about life at Vector.

What’s in it for you?

• Professional growth: Build skills and confidence through real-world experience in the electricity sector.
• Networking: You will expand your professional network from day one.
• Wellbeing & benefits: Access our benefits designed to support your wellbeing and future (see more on our careers site).
• Impact: Help shape a sustainable energy future for New Zealand, while building your own.

The role

The Protection & Control Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the systems and technologies that help keep Vector’s electricity network safe, reliable and resilient.

Over the course of a full-time, ten-week placement, you’ll build your understanding of protection systems, field automation and power system operations while working alongside experienced engineers. You’ll be exposed to a range of engineering activities, including troubleshooting, device configuration, technical analysis, design reviews and improvement initiatives, giving you practical insight into the technologies that underpin network reliability.

Who are we looking for?

• You’ll be studying Electrical Engineering and have an interest in power systems, protection and control, automation, and related technologies
• You enjoy solving technical problems, are keen to build your analytical skills, and are motivated by learning how complex systems operate
• You have good attention to detail and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
• You communicate clearly, work well with others, and are comfortable learning from experienced engineers and contributing your ideas
• You’re self-motivated, curious and eager to learn, with a willingness to develop your technical knowledge and grow through new experiences.

Apply now!

Interviews will be held as applications are received, so apply today!

We love a quirky cover letter that highlights your passion. A warning that large language models will compress that beautiful personality of yours into the generic average output of all of humanity, and we’re not in the market to hire an average intern.

If you’re excited by this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. Your enthusiasm, potential, and unique perspective could be just what we’re looking for.

Vector values diversity in all its forms and welcomes people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities to be part of our team.

We know that some people may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every single requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply anyway - your skills, enthusiasm, and unique perspective could be just what we’re looking for.

Vector values diversity in all its forms and welcomes people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities and abilities to be part of our team.