Summer Internship: Mechanical Engineer – NZ Smelter

Rio Tinto
📍 invercargill city, southland, New-Zealand 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 03, 2026

Job Description

Rio Tinto is offering an Intern Mechanical Engineer position for the 2026/2027 program at the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter located at Tiwai Point, Invercargill. This paid internship lasts 12 weeks and provides penultimate year or 2nd or 3rd-year students with hands-on experience in mechanical engineering within a safety-first environment. Interns will collaborate with experienced engineers, enhance their technical foundations, and have a pathway to a graduate position upon completion. The company emphasizes teamwork and innovation for building a sustainable future.
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Job Details

  • Location invercargill city, southland
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Mechanical Engineering and Toolmaking
  • Posted Date July 03, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 12, 2026