Early Access - Summer Internships (Planning) (Nov 2026)

What if you could gain work experience alongside industry experts?
With us, you can.

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP is one of the world's top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact-one project and community at a time.

WSP Summer Internships

A WSP Summer Internship provides you the opportunity to connect with our technical experts and strategic advisors, who can impart a wealth of collective experience and knowledge.

To be eligible for an internship, you must be:

• Ideally completing your second to last year of study before the summer break
• Ideally planning to graduate at the end of 2027
• Studying for a relevant degree
• Available to work mid-November to mid-February
• Interested in obtaining a Graduate role with WSP in 2028

What's in it for you?

• Real world experience and the opportunity to apply the knowledge you've obtained at university
• Exposure to future-shaping projects both nationally and internationally
• Networking with our Graduates, industry professionals, and clients
• Fantastic social events and various sport/social teams
• Summer Intern Programme for personal and professional development

Benefits of registering via our Early Access Pathway

• The earlier you apply for our Summer Internships, the more access to WSP you receive in the lead up to the recruitment stages
• You receive exclusive invites to our events
• You receive our monthly Early Careers Bulletin for an inside look into our sectors, to hear from our leaders and graduates, and get top tips from our Talent Team

Potential Opportunities for Planning

• Environmental Planning
• Planning and Community Engagement
• Resource Management Planning
• Transport Planning

Note - we require NZPI accredited planning degrees for these roles.

Apply today!