Summer Internship 2026/27: Build Regional Impact

Trust Tairawhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentoring

Professional development

Regional impact exposure

Job summary

Trust Tairāwhiti invites interns to join the 2026/27 Summer Internship Programme in Gisborne. Over 8–10 weeks, you’ll gain hands-on experience, develop practical skills and work on real projects that contribute to Te Tairāwhiti.

Placements start in November 2026 and run 8–10 weeks, 30–40 hours per week. Paid work with mentoring from Trust Tairāwhiti staff helps build professional skills and networks for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidates currently studying in related fields (Economics, Commerce, Finance, Business, Maori development, Tourism, Community development, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Planning, Data & Analytics, Project Management, Marketing, Communications)
• Demonstrates curiosity, eagerness to learn and a collaborative attitude

Responsibilities

• Engage in real projects that contribute to Te Tairāwhiti
• Gain hands-on experience and build professional networks
• Work under supervision with clear goals and mentoring

Skills

Curiosity

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

Student or recent graduate

Job description

Trust Tairāwhiti invites interns to join the 2026/27 Summer Internship Programme in Gisborne. Over 8–10 weeks, you’ll gain hands-on experience, develop practical skills and work on real projects that contribute to Te Tairāwhiti.

Placements start in November 2026 and run 8–10 weeks, 30–40 hours per week. Paid work with mentoring from Trust Tairāwhiti staff helps build professional skills and networks for future opportunities.