STAR (Student Training and Rotation) Program Intern - Auckland

SAP; Auckland; On-site; NZD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Rotational program

Job summary

SAP Auckland invites University students to join the STAR Program, a two‑year internship with 6‑month rotations across different areas. The role is part‑time during the academic year and may transition to full‑time during semester breaks, with paid compensation and university credit.

You will be mentored by STAR managers, rotational mentors, and student peers while gaining hands‑on tech experience and developing essential business and communication skills in a global ERP and digital platforms

Qualifications

• We are seeking university students who are self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a dynamic tech environment.
• Strong communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams are essential.
• Interest in technology, innovation, and digital platforms to solve business challenges is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Experience different aspects of the business, often via 6 month rotations.
• Receive structured on‑the‑job development, coaching, and mentoring with access to leadership.
• Work part‑time during the academic year, with an option to work full‑time over semester breaks.
• Earn academic credit from accredited university programs for the internship experience.
• Build hands‑on professional network and practical work experience within SAP.

Skills

Networking

Client communication

Presentations

Job shadowing

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or IT

Job description

We help the world run better

At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging - but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

About The Program

We're a bit different to other internships in that we aren't limited to final-year students or only offered over summer or winter breaks. Our paid program offers you the flexibility of being able to gain valuable work experience without sacrificing your studies.

The STAR program is a 2-year program, during which time you will gain experience in different areas. You'll have a dedicated STAR manager to support your personal development and a rotational mentor to guide you as you learn the ropes in each team. You will also have a STAR student mentor to help you find your way around and show you the best bits of the office!

So how does it work?

Skills

The STAR Program is the part time job that gives you a competitive advantage over other students when you graduate, looks great on your LinkedIn profile and provides experience learning soft skills such as:

• Networking
• Customer facing communication
• Internal presentations
• Job shadowing
• Project management
• Time management

In this role as a STAR student, you will have the opportunity to:

• Experience different aspects of our business, often via 6 month rotations
• Receive on-the-job structured development, coaching and mentoring and have the opportunity to interact with managers, leaders, and Executives from the Leadership team.
• Work on a part-time basis during the academic year with an option to work full-time over the semester break - all paid of course!
• Earn academic credit from accredited programs at your university for your experience.
• Gain hands-on practical work experience and start building your professional network early.

What you'll do: (ROLE)

• Position title: STAR (Student Training and Rotation) Program Intern - Auckland
• Location: Auckland, New Zealand
• Expected start date and duration: Early February 2027for minimum 24 months duration

Who you are: (Requirements)

We're looking for University Students who are self-motivated, have initiative, perseverance, and the hunger to stay curious. We're after people who enjoy working on meaningful innovative projects and are driven to continually learn.

Our STAR Program Candidates Will Be

• Studying Degree(s) in Business, perhaps with an IT major although other academic backgrounds will be considered
• Finishing their studies no earlier than end of 2028
• Able to work at least2 days per week during semester (3 days preferred)
• High calibre, self-motivated individuals with excellent communication skills in English
• Interested in technology, innovation, and how digital platforms can solve business challenges
• Problem-solvers who are ambitious, passionate, resilient, proactive, open-minded, and able to manage pressure
• Able to take onboard instructions, prioritise work, be a good listener, empathetic, collaborative, and team-oriented
• Must be a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand

Nice To Have

• Prior experience with AI tools and interest in learning them
• University projects or personal work involving AI or emerging tech

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure that every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Work Area: Information Technology

Expected Travel: 0-10%

Career Status: Vocational

Employment Type: Regular Part Time