Auckland Academy Partners with Three NZ Tech Firms on Industry Placement Programme
New partnership guarantees 120 paid internships for computer science and engineering students starting Semester 1.
Auckland Academy has signed a landmark partnership with three leading New Zealand technology companies — Datacom, Xero, and Rocket Lab — to launch a structured industry placement programme offering 120 guaranteed paid internships to undergraduate students in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Data Science.
The 12-week placements, running alongside Semester 2 coursework, will give students hands-on experience in software development, cloud infrastructure, and aerospace data systems. Participating students will receive a minimum stipend of $12,000 and dedicated industry mentoring.
"Employers consistently tell us they want graduates who can hit the ground running," said Professor Liam O'Connor, Head of the School of Computer Science. "This programme bridges the gap between classroom theory and industry practice in a structured, supported way."
Applications open on 3 March, with placements beginning in July. The programme is open to students in their second year and above with a GPA of B or higher.
