Sustainable Materials Intern - Engineering & Packaging

Science New Zealand

Rotorua

On-site

NZD 25,000 - 36,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Science New Zealand invites applications for a Summer Student Intern in Rotorua, to work with our Sustainable Materials team on reducing water use in moulded fibre packaging. This 12‑week fixed-term placement offers hands‑on lab experience and exposure to fibre-foam technologies.

You will assist with laboratory experiments, data analysis, and reporting, collaborating with experienced researchers to develop practical, low‑water packaging solutions for the future.

Qualifications

Analytical and problem-solving skills for data interpretation and reporting.
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Interest in hands-on laboratory, workshop or prototype development work.
Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Support laboratory-based experimentation and performance testing of fibre-foam and moulded fibre packaging tech.
Review literature and contribute to planning experimental approaches.
Collect, analyse and interpret data on product performance and manufacturing processes.
Prepare reports and presentations summarising project findings and recommendations.
Learn from experienced researchers in a collaborative scientific environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Currently studying towards a tertiary qualification in science/engineering/materials science

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

You will assist with laboratory experiments, data analysis, and reporting, collaborating with experienced researchers to develop practical, low‑water packaging solutions for the future.

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