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Conservation Programmer Internship

Position
Conservation Programmer Internship

Availability
Now

Description
NZERN has an unpaid internship always available for a computer science student. Would suit a skilled post graduate who want real world experience problem solving. First come - first served. Work involves customising a national GIS system with Flash to provide mapping support to thousands of community lead ecological restoration projects in NZ. NZERN uses project based extreme programming.

This is office work using a computer.

Resources
Software available includes:

  • Flash
  • Dreamweaver
  • ESRI ArcInfo 9.1
  • JTX
  • PLTS - Map Agency
  • ArcSDE
  • ArcIMS
  • Access 2000
  • SQL 2000
  • Map Objects
  • ArcPad Studio
  • ArcEngine
  • Visio
  • CASE Studio 2
  • Visual Paradigm
  • MS .NET Enterprise
  • Altova XML 2006 Professional Suite
  • Photoshop
  • Acrobat Professional
  • Pagemaker
  • Freehand

There is also open source software in use

The facility includes workstations and a 3x48U rack server system.

There is an extensive software library to find answers to those problems you will encounter.

Skills
Experience with Flash, ColdFusion and ArcIMS in Windows and Linux environments is a requirement. Ability to document all work to a high standard is a requirement. Experience with Java, Python, XML, XLSD transformations would be an adavantage. As would confidence with J2EE, Eclipse and data warehousing strategies. You need to be keen to learn new skills, be a good worker, thrive on rapid change and like working as part of a happy team of very experienced volunteers. There will be opportunities to give presentations at the occasional seminar.

Conditions
The internship is unpaid

We can provide a signed confirmation letter or internship contract for your professor.

NZERN is unable to assist with visa applications or work permits.

NZERN is unable to provide accommodation or food.

The office is fully equipped, tea and coffee is supplied

Duration
Typically interns come for several months full time or part time.

The position is open until filled.

Location
Christchurch, New Zealand

How to Apply
Applications are made on-line > find out more