Your Title: Applications Specialist Intern
Job Location: Christchurch, NZ
Our Department: Geospatial (Mapping and GIS)
Application Window: 9 June 2025 - 22 June 2025
Recruitment Timeline: Interviewing in June/July 2025, offer by early August 2025
Internship Period: 17th November 2025 to 13th February 2026
Number of Positions: One
Trimble is an exciting, entrepreneurial company, with a history of exceptional growth coupled with a disciplined and strategic focus on being the best. While GNSS is at our core, we have grown beyond this technology to embrace other sophisticated positioning technologies and, in doing so; we are changing the way the world works. Our solutions are used in over 140 countries and we have incredibly diverse lines of business.
Trimble Geospatial Division provides solutions to industry using high-quality, productive workflows and information exchange, driving value for a global and diverse customer base of surveyors, engineering, and GIS service companies, governments, utilities, and transportation authorities. Trimble’s innovative technologies include integrated sensors, field applications, real-time communications, and office software for processing, modelling, and data analytics.
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Job Purpose
As a Mapping and GIS Intern, you will fulfill the role of an entry level Applications Specialist. The Intern will assist the team with testing, in preparation for releases in the Mapping and GIS product development cycle. In particular the Intern will be involved with the component and system testing of our “Terraflex” mobile field software, and integrating with our office software systems including the cloud-based “MapViewer” software and the “Trimble TerraOffice” desktop add-in for ESRI ArcPro.
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes
Collect data for receiver characterization. You will be provided with clear instructions on the required data collection method, what applications and settings to use, and what the output data requirements are. Some of these dataset will require long sessions or repeat setups. Assistance with setup will be given where needed. Data will be shared with other engineers for analysis. A report is expected for each dataset that summarizes method, findings, and links to data.
Device compatibility testing. You will verify that a variety of supported Android/iOS/Window devices work suitably with our field software.
Verify application integration. You will be required to test new features in our products. This will include reporting bugs or improvements to the eJIRA dashboard, running zephyr test cases, and verifying/retesting the fixes that are assigned to you. You will also be asked to provide feedback to Product Managers and Engineers on any new features/functionality that you are testing.
System testing. You will be required to complete end-to-end testing of the product from a customer perspective. This may involve setup of a mock customer project (real-world scenario), field day data collection off site, and finally data collation and analysis back in the office. You will be expected to share your findings.
You will be asked to summarize your testing every week during our weekly test team sync-ups and highlight any concerns or major issues you found.
Any other duties directed by Management as and when required
Health and Safety
Demonstrates participation in the hazard reporting process.
Demonstrates participation in accurate reporting of incidents.
Contribute to a positive health and safety culture within the team
Maintains a safe and clean work environment always.
Reads, understands and follows all Safe Work Procedures
Ensures access to and wears the appropriate PPE.
Always work within the guidelines of the Trimble Health and Safety Policy or that of other PCBUs if off site
Undertake training as directed to ensure you are competent to safely operate equipment.
Skills / Competencies
Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
A passion and curiosity for user-centric design and attention to detail
Flexible approach to working in a changing environment
High attention to detail with strong communication & problem-solving skills
Ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team
Seeks opportunities to utilize technical knowledge and abilities
Takes ownership of individual assignments
A willingness to work outdoors when required
Qualifications / Experience
A key aspect of our development is understanding customer needs and workflows. Therefore the position would be suitable for a student working towards a relevant tertiary qualification in Geography, Geoscience, Surveying or equivalent.
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