Role Description
**Description**
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### **Please note:** **We’re not quite open for applications yet! This is a chance to register your interest in our upcoming** **Summer Internship Programme (November 2026 intake)****, and we’ll reach out when applications officially go live.**
### **Could you make your mark on the future of digital health?**
At Orion Health, you won’t just be gaining work experience – you’ll be building real-world skills that matter. As a Software Engineer Intern, you’ll be embedded in a real product team from day one, contributing to technology that helps patients, clinicians, and health systems connect in smarter, safer, and more meaningful ways.
### **Why join us?**
We know students want meaningful, hands-on experience – not just shadowing. Here’s what you can expect during your internship:
* A paid, full-time 12-week fixed-term contract over the summer period (November 2026 – February 2027\)
* Real work from day one – contribute to production-level code and live products used globally
* Mentorship from experienced engineers and support from your wider team
* Exposure to modern technologies including Java, React, AWS, CI/CD and more
* A collaborative and social office environment
* Free breakfast and barista-quality coffee to start your day
* Onsite perks including a café, arcade games, pool table, table tennis and PlayStation
* The opportunity to be considered for future Graduate Programme roles
### **Your Internship Experience**
Based in Auckland or Christchurch, you’ll join a product team working on platforms implemented at sites around the world.
You’ll:
* Contribute to real features and meaningful projects from the ground up
* Pair with experienced engineers and testers to build, test, and ship scalable solutions
* Take part in stand-ups, sprint planning, code reviews, and team collaboration rituals
* Gain exposure across software engineering, cloud \& delivery, and performance engineering
* Build connections across teams and develop practical, industry-ready skills
### **What You’ll Bring**
We’re looking for curious thinkers, passionate builders, and eager learners who want to apply their skills in a real-world environment.
### **Tech Skills (Any of the Below):**
* Java
* HTML/CSS and JavaScript
* React, Angular, or similar frameworks
* AWS or Azure cloud platforms
* Linux, Bash scripting
* Git and source control fundamentals
### **Your Strengths:**
* Currently studying towards a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
* Available to work full-time over the November 2026 – February 2027 period
* A genuine interest in software and how things work under the hood
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
* Clear communication and a collaborative, team-first mindset
* Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn
### **Why Orion Health?**
We’re a global healthtech company designing smart digital solutions that empower clinicians and improve patient care. Here, you’re not just gaining experience – you're contributing to technology that helps improve healthcare systems around the world.
If you're ready to learn fast, gain real experience, and do work that makes a difference – we’d love to hear from you.