Intern

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar CTCT division seeks a Software Engineering Intern to contribute to the Grade Control and Automation product with an embedded C++ platform and Android/Angular interfaces.

You will join a collaborative software team, participate in development cycles, testing, issue reporting, and process improvements while aligning with customer workflows. Availability aligned with November 2026–February 2027.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant tertiary qualification in computer science, engineering, maths, mechatronics, or equivalent.
• OOP experience with Java or C++ and familiarity with Python.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Agile mindset and ability to work well in a team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take ownership of assignments and learn quickly.
• Available 16 November 2026 to 12 February 2027.
• Holiday shutdown 18 December 2026 to 5 January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Be involved in the development cycles of software.
• Complete component and systems testing.
• Reporting of issues.
• Highlight areas of improvement.
• Understand customer needs and workflows and provide feedback to the team.
• Other duties directed by Management as required.

Skills

OOP experience (Java/C++)

Python

Attention to detail

Agile

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Ownership

Emerging technology

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (CS/Engineering/Math/Mechatronics)

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

The CTCT division (a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar) creates world-leading grade control and automation products for customers in the paving, construction, landfill, and mining industries. Our products make operators of heavy equipment more productive, whether they're working on a landscaping job in someone's backyard, levelling a section for a house, building a subdivision or highway, or operating an 800-tonne excavator on a mine site.

Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We are a leader in autonomous solutions and proudly have the largest global presence in the industries we serve. Since our earliest days, Caterpillar has provided products and services that benefit our customers, continually improving the quality of the environment and communities where we live and work while helping build a better, more sustainable world.

As a Software Engineering Intern at CTCT, you will work as an integral member of one of our software development teams, developing our Grade Control and Automation product, which comprises an embedded C++ platform with Android and Angular user interfaces. Your team is a forward-thinking group, working collaboratively to transform the world through the application of cutting-edge technology. You will be involved in the development cycles of software, through component and systems development, testing, reporting of issues, and highlighting areas of improvement. You will get many opportunities to apply your curiosity, organisation, and problem-solving skills to this role.

• Be involved in the development cycles of software
• Complete component and systems testing
• Reporting of issues
• Highlight areas of improvement
• Understanding customer needs and workflows, and providing feedback to the team
• Any other duties directed by Management as and when required.

Qualifications

• Working towards a relevant tertiary qualification in computer science, engineering, mathematics, mechatronics, or equivalent.
• OOP experience (Java/C++) and interpreted languages (preferably Python)
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Agile, positive, and methodical
• Enjoy working with a highly collaborative team
• High attention to detail with strong communication & problem-solving skills
• Seek opportunities to utilise technical knowledge and abilities
• Take ownership of individual assignments
• Enjoy working with new and emerging technology.
• Must be available from 16th of November 2026 until 12th of February 2027
• Holiday shutdown between 18th of December 2026 until 5th of January 2027

Caterpillar is committed to providing every employee with the opportunity to learn, grow, and excel in a respectful and collaborative workplace. We value diversity of gender, race, and nationality, knowing it drives our best thinking.

Caterpillar of Australia and New Zealand is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship.