Paid Internship in Gisborne 2026/27: Impact and Growth

CaseCrest; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust Tairāwhiti invites students to join a paid summer internship program in the Gisborne region. The eight to ten week placements involve supervised project work across areas such as finance, investment, economic development, tourism, and research.

Placements run 30-40 hours per week and are open to students from commerce, economics, business, public policy and related disciplines; start dates are set for November 2026 (with a September field needing confirmation).

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an applicable degree program (commerce/economics/business/public policy or related).
• Demonstrates study in areas listed; ability to apply learning to projects.
• Availability for 30-40 hours per week during the internship period.

Responsibilities

• Engage in supervised project work across finance, investment, and economic development.
• Contribute to research, strategy and tourism-related initiatives in Gisborne.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Collaborative mindset

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Economics

Commerce

Finance

Business

Māori Development

Tourism

Community Development

Social Sciences

Public Policy

Planning

Data and Analytics

Project Management

Marketing and Communications

related areas

Job description

Trust Tairāwhiti invites students to join a paid summer internship program in the Gisborne region. The eight to ten week placements involve supervised project work across areas such as finance, investment, economic development, tourism, and research.

Placements run 30-40 hours per week and are open to students from commerce, economics, business, public policy and related disciplines; start dates are set for November 2026 (with a September field needing confirmation).