Eagle Technology offers options for graduates who are completing tertiary study (GIS Graduate Programme), or entering their final year of tertiary study (GIS Summer Intern Programme). The information below is for the GIS Graduate Programme, or for the Summer Intern Programme click here

Programme Structure

• Rotations: Graduates will spend approximately 15 weeks in the Eagle Technology GIS Technical Support and Technical Solutions Teams respectively. Once the graduates are a significant way through their programme they will also get to shadow a Technical Advisor and a Managed Services team member.
• Training & Development:
  • Attendance on the Geospatial Accelerated Learning Programme (GALoP)
  • Attendance on the ArcGIS Enterprise: Configuring a Base Deployment course
  • Attendance on the ArcGIS Enterprise: Administration Workflows course
  • Multiple 3 to 5 day long challenges scattered throughout the graduate programme designed to build upon and reinforce the knowledge learnt on GALoP and/or an instructor led course.
  • Access to eLearning resources on the Esri Academy to fill in any gaps in knowledge
• Key Skills: A graduate in our programme will gain the following skills:
  • An understanding of core ArcGIS products
  • A solid awareness of essential IT principles, including databases, security, and web services,
  • A familiarity with how to leverage ArcGIS and related technologies to design and implement solutions that address real-world business challenges
  • An improved capability to deliver clear, effective presentations or demonstrations
  • The ability to work directly with clients to understand and document their business needs
  • A strengthened ability to work within a team focused on developing technical solutions or resolving issues
  • Improved verbal and written communication skills to effectively support customers and ensure a positive user experience.
  • The ability to systematically identify and diagnose technical problems with software
  • Strengthened analytical and critical thinking skills to approach and resolve issues in GIS environments.

Application Process

• How to Apply: Applications for this programme are only accepted through the Prosple website. https://nz.prosple.com/graduate-employers/eagle-technology
• Documents Needed: You will need to submit your CV, cover letter and academic transcript with your application. We are aware that your transcript won’t be an official one, just submit where you are at so far.

In your cover letter, please explain the following: 

• why you are interested in working with GIS technology.  
• why you would like to join Eagle Technology.  
• how you actively seek out new knowledge.  
• how you communicate thoughtfully and effectively 
• any other relevant skills or experience you would like to highlight and how they align with a career in this field. 

• Deadlines: Applications for the GIS Graduate Programme will be open in March.
• Selection Process:
  • Once applications have closed, ALL of the applications will be reviewed.
  • If we shortlist you, you will be required to complete a short video interview
  • If selected to progress further, you will need to attend a final round interview via a virtual meeting. During the interview, you will get to tell us about yourself and what you like to do outside of university, and why you want to join Eagle Technology. You will also get to answer more questions, based on our standard behavioural-based interview questions.
  • If you aren't selected, we will let you know via email.
  • If you are offered a job, we will notify you by phone and then complete a reference check and then send you a formal offer.

Our graduates commence in either early February or Late June, depending on the intake you are part of.

Frequently asked questions

• How long will I be on the programme? The Graduate Programme a 12 month programme.
• How many rotations will I have on the Graduate Programme? You will complete two rotations while on the Graduate Programme. One with the Eagle Technology Technical Support team and the other with the technical Solutions team
• I have a special requirement(s), who should I contact? Please contact giscareers@eagle.co.nz
• I am an international student. Am I still eligible to apply? We accept applications from all students; however you must be eligible to work in full time employment in New Zealand during the graduate or internship programme dates or be eligible to apply for a post study visa. For more information on this please visit the New Zealand Immigration website.
• Do Eagle Technology offer flexible or remote working? At the start of your graduate program, you are expected to work on-site at the Eagle Technology Wellington Office. This arrangement aims to facilitate your integration into the company and foster healthy, strong relationships with colleagues. After an appropriate period, you will have the option to work from home up to two days a week.