Summer Internship Programme 2026/27

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

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Gain experience, build connections and contribute to Tairāwhiti

Trust Tairāwhiti is looking for interns to join the 2026/27 Summer Internship Programme.

Over 8–10 weeks, you'll get hands‑on experience, develop practical skills and work alongside experienced people on real projects that contribute to Te Tairāwhiti. Whether you're studying locally or heading home for summer, it's a chance to build your experience, make new connections and apply your skills and ideas to work.

Opportunities may be available across:

• Economic development
• Māori economic and business development
• Community development and wellbeing
• Tourism and visitor experience
• Finance, investment and commercial
• Research, data and analysis
• Strategy and project delivery
• Stakeholder, iwi and community engagement

What we offer:

• Paid, practical work experience
• Meaningful mahi with regional outcomes
• Support and mentoring from experienced Trust Tairāwhiti staff
• Opportunities to build professional skills, confidence and networks
• Exposure to diverse businesses, iwi, communities and stakeholders across Te Tairāwhiti
• Insight into potential career pathways in regional, economic, and community development
• An opportunity to bring your ideas to mahi that matters for the future of Tairāwhiti.

Who we're looking for:

We welcome applications from students across a range of study areas, including:

Economics, Commerce, Finance, Business, Māori development, Tourism, Community development, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Planning, Data and Analytics, Project Management, Marketing and Communications or related areas

We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a willingness to learn and a positive approach to working with others.

About the Programme:

Placements are based in Gisborne, starting from November 2026. and will generally run for 8-10 weeks, 30-40 hours per week.

The work will vary depending on the placement. You could take ownership of a specific project or contribute to existing Trust Tairāwhiti work programmes.

You'll have a dedicated supervisor, clear goals and support throughout your internship. You'll also have opportunities to learn about the wider work of Trust Tairāwhiti and connect with people across the organisation.