Internship Clinical Research 2026/2027
Care to build your career?
Join a team of good people, doing good work, with intent at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. People like you, who care to make a difference in patients’ lives.
About the internship opportunity
Our internship runs from 23 November 2026 to 26 February 2027 and offers mentorship, training, and social activities to help you build professional skills and connections. In this role, you will contribute to real projects that make a tangible impact.
These exciting opportunities offer broad insight into the medical device industry. During your internship, you will be involved in various areas of the clinical research program which may include: conducting systematic literature reviews and writing scientific reports which support the ongoing regulatory approvals for our product portfolio and ongoing clinical trial activities, collaborating with cross departmental teams to substantiate marketing claims or generating educational material. You will work collaboratively with engineers, scientists and marketers, gaining insights into other functions including marketing, regulatory, legal, and quality.
What you can expect
- Mentorship, structured training, and social activities
- Opportunities to work alongside experts in high-performing teams where you can collaborate and share your ideas
- Hands-on experience to develop technical skills and knowledge of the business in a corporate environment
- Problem-solving experience alongside industry experts
About you
- You are a final year or postgraduate student specialising in Health sciences, or Biomedical Science or similar disciplines
- You are confident conducting literature searches and reviews, writing reports, and managing references
- You bring strong communication skills with great attention to detail
- You take a practical, collaborative approach and are open to learning from others
- You can demonstrate relevant experience and alignment to the role through work experience, hobbies, and university projects outlined in your CV
About us
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries globally. Our commitment to care unites us. Here, we’re driven to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions.
Application
Care to join us?
Click “Apply now” before applications close at 23:55 Sunday 2 August 2026.
** Please upload your CV and transcript as a single combined document (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), along with a cover letter.
At Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, we focus on nurturing a positive and inclusive culture based on trust and respect. Important to this culture are our employee-led networks, formed around shared identities and experiences, these include Spectra focused on rainbow inclusion, Manaaki focused on Māori language and culture, WISE focused on women in science and engineering and ReThink focused on neurodiversity. We also commit to creating a positive lasting impact on society, shown by our support of New Zealand organisations such as Te Uru Tāngata - Centre for Workplace Inclusion, Pride Pledge, and Global Women.
We are dedicated to designing our recruitment process with care and empathy to support all candidates, regardless of identity, background and experiences. Should you require support or adjustments during our process, please let us know at intern@fphcare.co.nz.
You can also go to our Internships page to find out more: https://t.ly/13I0h
Care to make a difference.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare