Public Services Strategy & Consulting Internship

Job Description

Are you a master's student who wants to contribute to strategic innovation and digital transformation in the public sector?

At Accenture Netherlands, you'll work on a wide range of challenges facing government and public organizations, from developing digitalization strategies and improving public service delivery, to analyzing emerging technologies and guiding organizational change. Experienced consultants will coach you in conducting analyses, structuring complex problems, and translating insights into concrete recommendations for our clients.

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; broadening your perspective on strategic transformation across both domains.

Duration: 4 to 6 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 projects for public sector organizations such as ministries, government executive agencies, and institutions in the field of justice and safety. You'll explore how public services can be made faster and more accessible, how processes can be redesigned more efficiently, or how digital technology can be applied responsibly.

You'll learn to develop and substantiate strategies through structured analysis. Your contributions may lead to reduced costs, shorter throughput times, improved digital service delivery, or more efficient processes for our clients.

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 Strategy 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 network, platforms, and partnerships to bring ideas to life.

Job Qualifications

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 Public or Business Administration, Political Science, Law, Healthcare/Life Sciences, or closely related disciplines.

Skills: Affinity with public administration, governance, and/or the public sector; you actively follow the latest developments in policy, technology, and digital government.

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

Bonus points: Involvement in extracurricular activities such as 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 take away from your internship.

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 atwww.accenture.com

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