A new adventure awaits...
How does working for a trustworthy organisation that empowers wellbeing and is accelerating digital transformation sound like to you?
As one of Forbes 2024 ‘World’s Best Employers’ and Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ for 2025, Zurich - a leader in the insurance industry, is on a journey towards a brighter future… A brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet.
This exciting adventure will drive positive impact. So, if you want to be part of a values led organisation, with a track record of making a real difference and continuously taking steps toward a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet, please read on.
Let’s create a brighter future together, let’s make a difference
It’s important to know, what you do matters. The way we work continues to evolve and at Zurich we are committed to creating ways of working that ensure you are helping to create a brighter future.
We’re thrilled to open applications to invite a new cohort of summer interns to Zurich this year into our Group Insurance team. This is a pilot program for Group Insurance, following the successful introduction of our Actuarial and Technology Summer internship programs in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Our 8-week program* will see you partner with experienced leaders and work with brilliant teams across our General Insurance & Finance Actuarial businesses. You'll be given full support, training, and guidance, as you support real work across the business and work towards delivering a customized project aligned with your development goals. This is a paid internship based out of our head office in North Sydney.
Important to your success - let's grow together
- You must be in your second last year of a university undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
- You will be studying an Actuary degree.
- You have a strong academic record with a Distinction average, or above. Please include your transcript with your application.
- You must be a permanent resident of Australia, or citizen of Australia or New Zealand and be living in Australia when you apply with us.
Belong. Zurich is here to support you
There are many reasons why Zurich is the right choice for you, but here are just a few – grow, and thrive in your career (we support and encourage it); work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate and make a positive difference beyond your role; access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier; Flexwork@Zurich; become an activist in your community with the support of Z Zurich Foundation; award winning training programs; state-of-the-art Green Star rated office in North Sydney; we plant a tree for every new employee – one of many local initiatives driving our contribution to ambitious global sustainability targets. Not to mention our various employer of choice awards/memberships – WGEA; Family Inclusive workplace; Gold AWEI employer, Pride in diversity… to name a few.
We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a place that you can truly belong and thrive!
So, if you want to come on an adventure that will build a brighter future together, and feel a sense of togetherness, then please apply today to start your adventure!
Applications close - 7th September 2026.
Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know at the time of your application.
Please visit our careers page for further information on the internship program and working at Zurich. https://www.zurich.com.au/about/careers.html
- Our Summer Internship program to take place between December – February, with some level of flexibility on dates and a likely office shutdown period for the Christmas and NY break (~1-2 weeks).
