Public Services Technology Internship

Job Description

Are you a master's student with a passion for how technology can transform government and public services?

At Accenture Netherlands, you'll discover how AI, cybersecurity, and large-scale digital transformation projects can deliver measurable value for public sector organizations. Guided by experienced consultants, you'll build practical skills that will serve you throughout your career. This internship challenges you to combine academic curiosity with an innovative mindset to create real societal impact through technology.

Your primary focus will be on the public sector, but as part of the broader Health & Public Services (HPS) team, you'll also gain exposure to healthcare projects, giving you a broad view of technology-driven transformation across both domains.

Duration: 4 to 9 months, starting in February or March.

How to apply: Submit your CV and a cover letter (preferably in Dutch) explaining your interest in Accenture Netherlands and this internship. Please clearly indicate your preferred start date, the length of your internship, and whether you are applying for a work placement or a thesis internship.

What you'll do

As an intern, you'll work alongside consultants on real client projects, supporting public sector organizations such as ministries with national and international dependencies, government executive agencies, and institutions in the field of justice and safety. You'll help them become more innovative, agile, and future proof through the responsible application of technology.

You'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects with tangible outcomes such as cost savings, more efficient and faster case handling, or optimized government processes.

What to expect

Working internship: You'll have the opportunity to shape your own experience and explore your personal interests. You'll contribute to various projects including business analyses, stakeholder and market analyses, support in developing business proposals, and research into client systems and functionalities. You are encouraged to bring your own ideas and initiatives, so you can challenge yourself and get the most out of your internship. 

Thesis internship: It is also possible — in consultation with your supervisor — to combine your internship with writing your thesis. You are encouraged to choose a topic that aligns with your studies and adds value to one of our clients. You'll receive all the guidance and resources needed to complete your thesis while continuing to contribute to the HPS team.

How we reinvent

This internship sits within our Industry & Enterprise Technology practice, where we combine deep sector expertise with advanced technology to deliver 360° value for our clients. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team working on the future of intelligent public services, leveraging our global delivery model and strategic partnerships with ecosystem partners such as Microsoft, AWS, and Google.

What we're looking for

Education: Currently enrolled in a master's program at a Dutch university for the full duration of the internship. Preferred fields of study include Business Information Technology, Data Science & AI, Computer Science, Public Administration, or closely related disciplines.

Skills: Affinity with technology, IT, and/or the public sector; you actively follow the latest technological developments.

Mindset: Ambitious and proactive, naturally analytical, strong communicator, and a team player.

Bonus points: Involvement in extracurricular activities — for example, student organizations, Defensity College, Society College, De Kleine Consultant, etc.

Location: Amsterdam

Languages: Fluent Dutch and English required

What we offer

Learning opportunities: Access to our Learning & Development Platform.

Guidance: Support from a dedicated internship supervisor (People Lead) and a buddy.

Culture & Community: You'll be part of an open culture that actively encourages you to get the most out of your internship. Through close guidance and support, you'll quickly find your footing within both HPS and Accenture NL. Your week will offer a balanced mix of personal development and informal interaction with colleagues at all levels. The more proactive and assertive you are, the more you'll learn and grow.

Extras: Competitive internship allowance and travel expense reimbursement.

Inclusion, Diversity & Social Impact: Do Good Volunteer Program, I&D Networks, Refugee Talent Track.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us at www.accenture.com 

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