Software Engineering Summer Intern

Make your mark on the future of digital health. At Orion Health, our Software Engineering Summer Internship Programme gives you the opportunity to work on real products, solve meaningful technical challenges, and learn alongside experienced engineers who are building technology that improves healthcare for millions of people around the world. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll gain hands-on software engineering experience, build practical skills, and see what it's like to work in a global health technology company. You'll be part of a supportive team where your ideas are valued and your work makes a genuine impact. Why join us? We believe internships should be meaningful. From your first week, you'll join a real dev team, be contributing to real projects, while receiving the support and mentoring you need to learn and grow. As an Orion Health Software Engineer Intern, you'll enjoy: A paid 10-12 week summer internshipA dedicated mentor and support from experienced engineersMeaningful work on real software projectsOpportunities to learn modern engineering practices, tools and technologiesExposure to agile software development in a collaborative environmentNetworking opportunities with teams across the businessFree breakfast every day and barista-quality coffeeGreat office facilities including café spaces, arcade games, pool table, table tennis, PlayStation and pickleball court (Christchurch)A fun, social workplace with regular team events throughout the summerThe opportunity to be considered for future Graduate Programme opportunitiesWhat you'll be doing You'll work as part of an engineering team, contributing to products that help healthcare organisations deliver better patient care. Depending on your team, you could be involved in: Designing, building and testing software featuresWriting clean, maintainable codeDebugging and solving technical problemsDeveloping APIs and backend servicesWorking with cloud technologies and modern development toolsCollaborating with product managers, designers and engineersParticipating in agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning and retrospectivesThroughout the internship you'll receive regular feedback, coaching and opportunities to expand your technical skills while gaining valuable commercial software development experience. Who we're looking for We're looking for curious, motivated students who enjoy solving problems and are excited by technology that makes a real difference. Your background You'll be currently studying towards a degree in: Software EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Systems EngineeringInformation TechnologyInformation SystemsOr another related disciplineTechnical skills You'll have some experience with Java through your university studies, personal projects, hackathons or previous internships. Experience with any of the following is an advantage: JavaScript or TypeScriptReact or AngularHTML/CSSSQL and databasesGitREST APIsAWS or AzureLinux or Bash scriptingDon't worry if you haven't used all of these - we're interested in your potential and willingness to learn. What will help you succeed You'll be someone who: Enjoys learning new technologiesThinks critically and approaches problems with curiosityCommunicates well and works effectively with othersTakes initiative and enjoys contributing to a teamIs passionate about building quality softwareWhy Orion Health? Orion Health is a global healthcare technology company creating software that connects health information and supports better care for millions of people worldwide. When you join us, you'll work with talented people who love solving complex problems, learn from experienced engineers, and gain experience that's difficult to find elsewhere. Many of our interns go on to join Orion Health's Graduate Programme after completing their studies, making this a great opportunity to kick-start your career in software engineering. Ready to spend your summer building technology that matters? Applications close 18 August 2026, with internships commencing in late November 2026 and running through February 2027. We use a secure platform with AI tools that help organise applications fairly and efficiently. All hiring decisions are made by humans, and your data is handled per applicable privacy laws. For additional privacy information, see our Privacy Statement.