Title: Survey Field Software Product Management Intern (Christchurch)

Department: Geospatial 

Location: Christchurch, NZ

Commitment: 3 months  (37.5 hours per week)  

About the Team

Trimble Geospatial solutions facilitate efficient, seamless workflows to capture and transform data into real-world intelligence. Our innovative technologies include robotic and mechanical total stations, GNSS data collectors, mobile imaging and mapping, and field and office software for processing, modeling, and analyzing data. By integrating sensors, field applications, real-time communications, field and back-office processing, modeling, and analytics. Trimble Geospatial solutions facilitate a high quality, productive workflow and data exchange to drive efficiency, productivity, safety and value in organizations of all sizes. 

What You Will Do

In this role, you will jump right in and be part of our field hardware & software product development team. During your time with us, you will get familiar with Trimble Access, Total Stations and GNSS. You will get experience with all aspects of the product life cycle and working on product development initiatives, all while being supported by your team and mentor.

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes:

Conduct hardware and software testing of our Trimble Surveying Workflows, including GNSS, Total Stations, and our latest, unreleased products

Gain experience in customer relations & go-to-market strategies, working alongside your team and mentor to help our development teams provide support to increase value to our customers

Develop a deeper understanding of survey/geomatics knowledge to get a behind-the-scenes look at the development of geospatial technology

Understand requirements for the product development lifecycle and learn how surveyors around the world tackle different challenges

Experience our Christchurch office and take part in our summer intern community, joining 22 interns across the business in personal and professional development opportunities, gaining professional relationships within the Trimble Geospatial teams and in-depth knowledge of Trimble and our products

All of your time with us can get accredited by the Licensed Cadastral Surveyor, helping you progress toward your professional goals

Gain support and guidance from your team and assigned mentor, ensuring continued growth throughout your experience

What Skills & Experience You Should Bring

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying at a New Zealand-based university in your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year 

Good personal time management and organizational skills, completing tasks on time

Excellent verbal and written communication & technical skills

Interest and enthusiasm for new technologies and solutions in the geomatics space

A curious mindset and willingness to ask questions to help our teams think outside the box and increasing your knowledge of geospatial products

Basic understanding of Total Stations & GNSS workflows, direct experience with these technologies and Trimble equipment is a plus