Rotational - Applications Engineer

Launch Your Career as an Applications Engineer (Surveying/Civil) in Our Rotational Development Program Accelerate your professional growth in a dynamic, two-year Rotational Development Program designed to build future-focused talent across the full product lifecycle. You will gain hands-on experience across four distinct business divisions, applying your technical knowledge to innovative solutions that transform how the world works. What Makes This Role Great: You will build a versatile foundation in global civil construction and geospatial technology operations by leading impactful projects across Technical Support, Product Testing, Product Management, and Sales Engineering. This program provides broad executive visibility, continuous mentorship, and a structured post-program placement pathway tailored to your career goals. Key Exciting Responsibilities  Rotate through four, six-month assignments to gain well-rounded expertise across product development, testing, technical support, and regional sales enablement. Help bring next-generation tools to market by conducting rigorous field and office testing, analyzing product workflows, and validating solution performance. Partner with cross-functional teams to contribute to product vision, market research, and strategic launch assets. Deliver engaging product demonstrations and technical training to partners, clients, and internal teams at key industry events. Explore and apply emerging technologies, including AI, to optimize internal workflows and elevate the customer experience. Essential Skills & Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Surveying, GIS, Geography, Construction Management, or a related field. Minimum of one relevant internship or up to three years of professional experience with surveying, GIS, GPS, or positioning solutions. Strong adaptability, critical thinking skills, and self-motivation to navigate shifting priorities and drive projects forward independently. Demonstrated leadership potential and a collaborative mindset, with full legal entitlement to work in New Zealand. Bonus Points For Familiarity with construction or mapping software and experience utilizing analytics and reporting tools. Recent leadership involvement within a university environment or professional community. Logistics Location: Christchurch, New Zealand (In Office) Travel Requirement: 10% About Us: Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. We create technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds, helping our customers increase productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospatial, government, transportation, and more. Why You'll Love Working With Us: At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow. You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste. Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work. Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial