Software Test Engineer Intern

Orion Health group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentor support

Hands-on testing

Modern testing tools

Agile exposure

Networking

Daily breakfast & coffee

Office facilities

Job summary

Orion Health invites you to join the Virtuoso team as a Test Engineer Summer Intern for a 10–12 week program in Christchurch, New Zealand. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in software quality engineering while helping deliver healthcare technology used worldwide.

You’ll design and execute tests, investigate defects, and collaborate with engineers on modern testing tools and CI/CD practices, in a supportive, mentoring environment that values growth and real project impact.

Qualifications

• You’ll be currently studying towards a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems or related discipline.
• You’ll be returning to university after the internship, with at least one semester of study remaining.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing manual and automated test cases.
• Identifying, investigating and documenting software defects.
• Working closely with software engineers to improve product quality.
• Contributing to automated testing using modern frameworks and tools.
• Learning about continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Participating in agile ceremonies including stand‑ups, sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Helping improve testing processes and quality practices across the team.

Skills

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

Automated testing

REST APIs

SQL

Databases

Git

CI/CD

Linux

AWS

Azure

Education

Software Engineering

Computer Science

Computer Systems Engineering

Information Technology

Information Systems

Job description

Help build better healthcare technology.

Join our Virtuoso team for a 10–12 week summer internship where you’ll gain hands‑on experience in software quality engineering while helping deliver technology that supports better healthcare around the world.

As a Test Engineer Summer Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced software engineers and test engineers to ensure our products are reliable, high quality, and ready for customers. You’ll contribute to real projects, learn industry best practices, and develop technical skills that will set you up for a successful career in software engineering or quality engineering.

Why join us?

We believe internships should be meaningful. From your first week, you’ll be contributing to real work while receiving the mentoring and support you need to grow.

As an Orion Health intern, you’ll enjoy:

• A paid 10–12 week summer internship
• A dedicated mentor and support from experienced engineers
• Hands‑on experience working on real software products
• Opportunities to learn modern testing tools, automation frameworks, and engineering practices
• Exposure to agile software development in a collaborative environment
• Networking opportunities with teams across the business
• Free breakfast every day and barista‑quality coffee
• Great office facilities including café spaces, arcade games, pool table, table tennis, PlayStation and pickleball court
• A fun, social workplace with regular team events throughout the summer
• The opportunity to be considered for future Graduate Programme opportunities

What you’ll be doing

As part of the Virtuoso team, you’ll help ensure our software delivers a great experience for customers by contributing to testing activities throughout the development lifecycle.

Your work may include:

• Designing and executing manual and automated test cases
• Identifying, investigating and documenting software defects
• Working closely with software engineers to improve product quality
• Contributing to automated testing using modern frameworks and tools
• Learning about continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
• Participating in agile ceremonies including stand‑ups, sprint planning and retrospectives
• Helping improve testing processes and quality practices across the team

Throughout your internship, you’ll receive regular feedback, coaching, and opportunities to build both your technical and problem‑solving skills.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a curious, detail‑oriented student who enjoys understanding how software works and is passionate about building high‑quality products.

Your background

You’ll be currently studying towards a degree in:

• Software Engineering
• Computer Science
• Computer Systems Engineering
• Information Technology
• Information Systems
• Or another related discipline

You’ll be returning to university after the internship, with at least one semester of study remaining.

Technical skills

You’ll have experience with programming through your university studies, personal projects, hackathons or previous internships.

Experience with any of the following would be an advantage:

• Java
• JavaScript or TypeScript
• Automated testing frameworks
• REST APIs
• SQL and databases
• Git
• CI/CD tools
• Linux
• AWS or Azure

Don’t worry if you haven’t worked with all of these—we’re interested in your potential, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

What will help you succeed

You’ll be someone who:

• Has strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Enjoys investigating and understanding how software behaves
• Has great attention to detail
• Communicates effectively and enjoys working collaboratively
• Takes initiative and is eager to learn
• Is passionate about delivering high‑quality software

Why 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.

As part of the Virtuoso team, you’ll gain valuable experience working with experienced engineers who care deeply about quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll finish the summer with practical industry experience, stronger technical skills, and a better understanding of how world‑class software is built and tested.

Many of our interns stay on part‑time following the summer period and even go on to join Orion Health’s Graduate Programme after completing their studies, making this a great opportunity to kick‑start your career.

Ready to spend your summer helping build technology that matters?

Internship is due to commence in late November 2026 and run through to February 2027.

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