Kickstart Your Career through a Leading Internship Program

Experience, Learn, and Grow

Our professional
internship program.

Todayโ€™s employerโ€™s care about one thing โ€“ work experience. The most important skills are learned on the job. Thatโ€™s why our professional internship program is designed to train you for the job market, by the job market.

2000+

Active Companies

6000+

Candidates placed

Internships designed to get you job ready.

Our professional internship program is designed both for those completing an Internship as part of their studyย (for which you will receive academic credits), or for thoseย wishing to gain work exposureย in their field of interest.

  • Program available to New Zealanders, New Zealand based and overseas candidates;

  • Training aligned with your skills and academic background;

  • 12 โ€“ 26 weeks, full- or part-time, non-paid training positions;

  • Access to over 2000 companies around New Zealand;

  • Start every Monday (pending placement time);

  • Industries: Most fields are available;

  • Some fields require flexibility with the location;

  • Placement can be part of your study;

  • Optional arrangement of your accommodation, airport pick-up, orientation, social network, and 24/7 in-country support.

What’s included:

  • Personalised Internship placement

  • Designated Internship coordinator

  • CV/resume writing help and templates

  • Interview preparation advice

  • Support before- and during your internship

  • Academic Credit Facilitation (if needed)

  • Completion certificate

Your own account

After sign up, candidates can access their personalised account, which serve as a central hub for managing their internship aplication.

Here, you can create your profile, track your application status and access important resources and documents. This streamlined interface ensures that you’ll have all the tools you need for a successful and enriching internship experience.

Internships designed to get you job ready.

Our professional internship program is designed both for those completing an Internship as part of their studyย (for which you will receive academic credits), or for thoseย wishing to gain work exposureย in their field of interest.

  • Program available to New Zealanders, New Zealand based and overseas candidates;

  • Training aligned with your skills and academic background;

  • 12 โ€“ 26 weeks, full- or part-time, non-paid training positions;

  • Access to over 2000 companies around New Zealand;

  • Start every Monday (pending placement time);

  • Industries: Most fields are available;

  • Some fields require flexibility with the location;

  • Placement can be part of your study;

  • Optional arrangement of your accommodation, airport pick-up, orientation, social network, and 24/7 in-country support.

Easy
process

Seamless placements with expert guidance, ensuring a smooth journey from start to finish.

90+
nationalities

We have been connecting students from over 90 nationalities with tailored internships.

Personalised
placements

Personalised internships that match your aspirations, ensuring a perfect fit for your career goals.

Since
2007

Since 2007, weโ€™ve successfully been bridging the gap between students and their internships.

Why choose New Zealand Internships for your placement?

  • We have been operating since 2007;

  • We have successfully placed over 6000 candidates throughout the country;

  • We provide a helpdesk for the duration of your internship;

  • If preferred and possible we will bring you in contact with other interns;

  • We provide a helpful login with your own account for step by step guidance;

  • We are recognized and an award-winning company that has even done interviews on national television.

85%

Job opportunity improvement

100%

Valuable CV update

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Intern testimonials

85%

Product Quality Index

92%

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Proven Job opportunities

Gain the hands-on experience, cultural intelligence, and (international) exposure essential to kick start your career.

Eligibility

  • Minimum age 18;

  • The industry you’d like to do an internship in is directly related to your educational background;

  • Upper intermediate โ€“ advanced English language skills (equivalent to IELTS 5.5).

  • You either hold a New Zealand passport or a New Zealand Visa with full work rights. If not, you can apply for a Visa, as we offer flexible eligibility criteria. Read more

Your own account

After sign up, candidates can access their personalised account, which serve as a central hub for managing their internship aplication.

Here, you can create your profile, track your application status and access important resources and documents. This streamlined interface ensures that you’ll have all the tools you need for a successful and enriching internship experience.

Proven Job opportunities

Gain the hands-on experience, cultural intelligence, and (international) exposure essential to kick start your career.

Part-time internships

If you cannot intern full-time, but still like to gain the hands-on experience, and exposure to companies essential to kick-start your career, this option is for you. You can study and do an internship at the same time!

Our part-time internships are designed for candidates already in New Zealand, either New Zealanders, residents or students on a Student Visa. If you hold a different visa and wish to pursue a part-time program, please contact us for more information.