Data and AI intern

Te whiwhinga mahi: The opportunity 

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Data and AI Intern to join our dynamic data team in this engaging 3-month, part-time position. We're seeking a motivated and reliable individual who combines technical expertise with a collaborative spirit and enthusiasm for their work.

In this role you will work collaboratively with the Data Team and support the development of data and AI solutions. You may be connecting AI tools to healthcare data systems, building and testing AI agents using AWS, developing MCPs (Model Context Protocol), or developing data models in Snowflake and dbt.

This role is fixed-term for 3 months, working 22.5 hours per week.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

• An organisation which strives to uphold the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.


• A great supportive team environment.


• An opportunity to join a highly skilled team that passionately pursues our purpose of making it easier for people to stay healthy.


• An environment which encourages a happy, healthy and balanced workforce through flexible workplace offerings and additional gifted leave.


• A commitment to your health and wellbeing with an offer of medical insurance, EAP services, and free flu vaccinations.

He kōrero mōu: About you 

• Currently or recently studying Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Experience with software development.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Preferably familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS), databases (Snowflake), and version control (git).


• Preferably experience writing SQL and/or Python.


• Preferably experience with dbt or CI/CD tools.


• Have an interest in working with emerging AI technology


• Have an interest in healthcare or public sector data.


• Proficient with Office 365 products and competency using video conferencing (e.g. Microsoft Team, Zoom).

Mō tō mātou rōpū: About the team 

Pinnacle has made an explicit commitment to Māori and our communities to improve equity of health and wellbeing, in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We have also made an equity commitment to our Pasifika population

Elevate your professional growth and personal fulfilment by guiding and supporting those who support our communities. Bring your purpose to life by enabling better healthcare for all by being the foundation of a strong, well-run organisation that’s committed to its kaimahi and communities.  

Visit www.pinnacle.co.nz to find out more about the Pinnacle group. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono: How to apply 

Please reach out to Dylan Byrne [email protected] to arrange a kōrero before you apply if that is what you need from this process.

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to ensure we move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers this date may change).  

You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process. 

Applications close Friday, 20 March 2026