Software Test Engineer Intern

Orion Health

Christchurch, New Zealand
On-site
Internship
Intern/New Grad
Bachelor's degree
Posted 19 Oct 2026

Skills

Required

programming
Java
JavaScript / TypeScript
Automated testing frameworks
SQL
Git
Linux
AWS / Azure

Preferred

automated testing
CI/CD
agile
modern frameworks and tools
continuous integration

Help build better healthcare technology.

Join our Virtuoso team for a 10–12 week summer internship where you’ll gain hands-on experience in software quality engineering while helping deliver technology that supports better healthcare around the world.

As a Test Engineer Summer Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced software engineers and test engineers to ensure our products are reliable, high quality, and ready for customers. You’ll contribute to real projects, learn industry best practices, and develop technical skills that will set you up for a successful career in software engineering or quality engineering.

About Orion Health

Orion Health is a global healthcare technology company creating software that connects health information and supports better care for millions of people worldwide.

As part of the Virtuoso team, you’ll gain valuable experience working with experienced engineers who care deeply about quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll finish the summer with practical industry experience, stronger technical skills, and a better understanding of how world-class software is built and tested.

Many of our interns stay on part-time following the summer period and even go on to join Orion Health’s Graduate Programme after completing their studies, making this a great opportunity to kick-start your career.

Responsibilities

As part of the Virtuoso team, you’ll help ensure our software delivers a great experience for customers by contributing to testing activities throughout the development lifecycle.
Designing and executing manual and automated test cases

Identifying, investigating and documenting software defects

Working closely with software engineers to improve product quality
Contributing to automated testing using modern frameworks and tools

Learning about continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)

Participating in agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning and retrospectives
Helping improve testing processes and quality practices across the team
Throughout your internship, you’ll receive regular feedback, coaching, and opportunities to build both your technical and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

We’re looking for a curious, detail-oriented student who enjoys understanding how software works and is passionate about building high-quality products.
You’ll be currently studying towards a degree in:

Information Technology

You’ll be returning to university after the internship, with at least one semester of study remaining.
You’ll have experience with programming through your university studies, personal projects, hackathons or previous internships.
Java
JavaScript or TypeScript
Automated testing frameworks
REST APIs
SQL and databases
Git
CI/CD tools
Linux
AWS or Azure
Don’t worry if you haven’t worked with all of these—we’re interested in your potential, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Enjoys investigating and understanding how software behaves
Has great attention to detail
Communicates effectively and enjoys working collaboratively
Takes initiative and is eager to learn
Is passionate about delivering high-quality software

Preferred

Experience with any of the following would be an advantage:

Benefits

We believe internships should be meaningful. From your first week, you’ll be contributing to real work while receiving the mentoring and support you need to grow.
As an Orion Health intern, you’ll enjoy:
A paid 10–12 week summer internship
A dedicated mentor and support from experienced engineers

Hands-on experience working on real software products

Opportunities to learn modern testing tools, automation frameworks, and engineering practices
Exposure to agile software development in a collaborative environment
Networking opportunities with teams across the business

Free breakfast every day and barista-quality coffee

Great office facilities including café spaces, arcade games, pool table, table tennis, PlayStation and pickleball court
A fun, social workplace with regular team events throughout the summer
The opportunity to be considered for future Graduate Programme opportunities