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Enza Zaden BV; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 5,600 - 6,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop

Smartphone

Internship program events

Mental health support via OpenUp

Job summary

Enza Zaden BV is offering an internship in the Netherlands where you will work on meaningful projects, analyze data, and help improve processes. You will join a team of specialists, collaborate across disciplines, and take ownership of assignments, gaining practical experience while contributing to the vegetables of tomorrow.

You will learn through our Internship Program, with guidance, training sessions, and events, plus a monthly internship allowance and travel reimbursement where applicable.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a relevant vocational (MBO), bachelor’s, or master’s degree
• Available for a hands‑on internship or graduation project
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and/or English
• Demonstrate a proactive and independent mindset
• Have genuine interest in your field and drive to keep learning and growing

Responsibilities

• Supporting projects and day‑to‑day activities within your area of expertise
• Conducting analyses, research, or practical assignments
• Collecting, processing, and interpreting relevant data
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing new ideas
• Collaborating with colleagues, subject matter experts, and fellow interns
• Presenting findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders

Skills

Curious mindset

Proactive mindset

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

MBO/Bachelor/Master

Job description

Your growth starts where curiosity, initiative, and impact come together. As an intern at Enza Zaden, you won’t be on the sidelines—you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership, contribute ideas, and work on projects that truly matter. Whether you're looking for a hands‑on internship or a graduation project, you'll develop your skills within an international company that is helping shape the vegetables of tomorrow every day.

Make a difference as an Intern

As an intern at Enza Zaden, you will contribute to projects and challenges that directly support the development of the vegetables of tomorrow. Depending on your field of study, you will work alongside a team of specialists, collaborate with colleagues across different disciplines, and have the freedom to take ownership of your own assignments. You’ll combine learning with practical experience—from conducting research and analyzing data to improving processes and supporting projects. In doing so, you’ll not only make a meaningful contribution to your team but also gain the knowledge and experience needed for the next step in your career.

In this role, you may be involved in:

• Supporting projects and day‑to‑day activities within your area of expertise
• Conducting analyses, research, or practical assignments
• Collecting, processing, and interpreting relevant data
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing new ideas
• Collaborating with colleagues, subject matter experts, and fellow interns
• Presenting findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders

What you bring as a future intern

You are curious, eager to learn, and comfortable taking initiative. You enjoy gaining new knowledge, asking questions, and actively contributing ideas for improvements and solutions. You work well with others while also taking responsibility for your own projects and professional development. With your fresh perspective and enthusiasm, you contribute to your team’s goals while making the most of your internship experience. In addition, you:

• Are currently pursuing a vocational (MBO), bachelor’s, or master’s degree relevant to your internship field
• Are available for a hands‑on internship or graduation project
• Have strong communication skills in Dutch and/or English
• Demonstrate a proactive and independent mindset
• Have a genuine interest in your field and a drive to keep learning and growing
• Are able to complete your internship in the Netherlands (housing is not provided)

Enza Zaden as your employer

Enza Zaden is an international family‑owned company that has been developing innovative vegetable varieties since 1938. With more than 3,300 colleagues worldwide, we work every day to develop vegetable seeds with better taste, higher yields, and stronger disease resistance. We do this with a clear mission: "Breeding to Feed the World." Every day, more than 480 million people enjoy vegetables grown from our seeds—something we are incredibly proud of. We are passionate about what we do and genuinely care about one another. Great ideas are given the space to grow, and together we continue to move forward. This is how we keep innovating, developing, and growing—both as a company and as individuals.

What you can expect from us

• A monthly internship allowance of €500 gross for a hands‑on internship and €600 gross for a graduation internship, based on a 38‑hour workweek
• 24 vacation days per year based on a full‑time internship (38 hours per week). For part‑time internships or internships shorter than one year, vacation days are calculated on a pro‑rata basis
• Travel expense reimbursement in accordance with Enza Zaden policy if you are not eligible for a Dutch student public transportation pass
• A laptop and, depending on your assignment, a smartphone
• Participation in our Internship Program, including training sessions, workshops, and events to help you connect with fellow interns and learn more about the organization
• A strong focus on your well‑being, including free fresh fruit, healthy lunch options at the office, and mental health support through OpenUp

And of course, we organize fun annual events such as a summer barbecue, Christmas market, and New Year’s celebration.

Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity, or personal characteristics.

Do you have questions about the internship or the application process? Feel free to contact: Martine Rook-Wijnker [e-mail] Tamara Woudstra [e-mail]

Our employees are the driving power of our company. From their specific sphere of expertise, each individual contributes to creating the vegetable varieties of the future. We rely on specialists and the wide‑ranging skills amassed by people with years of experience in the field. And the innovative vision of interns and newcomers. We value this knowledge and experience and therefore invest in our people by providing plenty of opportunity for personal development and advancement.