The Role

Summer Internship Programme at Fisher & Paykel Technologies

Location: East Tamaki, New Zealand
Programme Dates: November 17, 2025 - February 13, 2026 (with a shutdown period over Christmas and New Year)
Application Deadline: Friday 17th October 2025

About Us: Fisher & Paykel Technologies, part of the global Fisher & Paykel group, is a dynamic and forward-thinking company with offices in New Zealand and China. Our team of innovative engineers designs cutting-edge electric motor and controller technology, with applications across home appliances, health and fitness technology and more. As a proud member of the global Haier family, the number one appliances brand in the world, we thrive on creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

About the Internship: We are excited to offer several Engineering students the opportunity to join our Summer Internship Programme. This is a hands-on, immersive experience where you will work on real projects, contributing to the design and development of innovative products.

Who We’re Looking For: You are a third year student pursuing a relevant Undergraduate Sales & Marketing Degree or a Communications Degree.

We are looking for a student who is curious, creative, and collaborative, with a genuine enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation. We’re looking for people who live and breathe our values of entrepreneurial spirit, purposeful collaboration, and a growth mindset.

What You Can Expect:

• Real Impact: Work directly on project teams, influencing real product designs.
• Collaborative Environment: We value your ideas and encourage a culture of respect and collaboration. Some of our best innovations have come from students and new graduates.
• Comprehensive Support: Benefit from our Buddy, Project Lead, and People Leader model. You’ll also interact directly with our Functional Area Leaders, Product Managers, and even our CEO.
• Creative Freedom: Test your creativity and work on new innovations and products. We encourage learning and trying new things.
• Great Company Culture: Enjoy a culture that values socialising and collaboration. We take our love for team gatherings seriously and often meet for kai (food).

Perks:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Subsidised chef-cooked meals in our cafeteria
• A friendly, high-performing, and collaborative team
• Plenty of social events
• Buddy support and peer mentorship

Future Opportunities: Excelling in our Summer Internship Programme could open doors to return for additional internships or even join us as a graduate student. We believe in nurturing talent and providing ongoing opportunities for growth and development.

How to Apply: If you’re ready to embrace a new world of exponential change and innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Please include your academic transcript, cover letter, and CV in your application. We also invite you to answer a couple of our questions in a pre-recorded video entry.

Note: We cannot assess applications without a transcript.

Apply now and be a part of our exciting journey!

Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.