Internship Programme 

Internship Programme 

Internship Programme 

Internship Programme 

Internship Programme 

Internship Programme 

Māori and Pacific peoples comprise roughly 27% of the national population and yet are largely invisible in corporate New Zealand, and especially so in leadership positions.

The TupuToa Internship Programme is an employment pathway that provides professional opportunities for Māori and Pacific tertiary students in corporate, government and community organisations.

We do this by securing 12-week paid-internships for tertiary students with our partner organisations – with the desire that the internship will convert into fulltime employment once our interns have graduated.

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Step 1:

Complete Application Form

Step 2:

Phone Kōrero/Talanoa

Step 3:

Kōkiri Workshops

Step 4:

Video Interview

Step 5:

Matching & Interviews with Partnering Organisations

Step 6:

Offers

To be eligible for the Internship Programme you must be:

  • Of Māori or Pacific descent

  • Penultimate or final year of study

  • Studying a bachelor’s degree or higher at a tertiary institution

  • Available to work full time over the Summer break

  • Interested in pursuing a career in the corporate, community or government sectors; and

  • A New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Resident

TupuToa is more than a career opportunity.

Our tauira have access to:

  • A TupuToa navigator who provides personalised suport during their placement

  • CV, cover letter, interview workshops

  • Networking opportunities with professionals and role models from industry

  • A dedicated manager at the organisation where you carry out your mahi

  • Training and development which inspire confidence to bring your whole self to work

  • Long-lasting friendships and a peer support network with other tauira in the TupuToa movement

  • Exposure to graduate employment opportunities

  • TupuToa alumni network membership on completion of their placement

A successful TupuToa applicant, is expected to:

  • Understand and comply with their employment agreement

  • Meet face to face with a TupuToa Navigator

  • Participate consistently in all TupuToa workshops and events

  • Contribute to the development of the wider TupuToa community; and

  • Become a role model for younger Māori and Pacific students.

Interested?

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Wynona Dekker, TupuToa Intern 2019/20

We’re building the next generation of Māori & Pacific leaders. Meet Wynona Dekker! One of seven interns who spoke at our Gala Dinner. The magic is in our stories and boy do we have some stories for you. Tune in!

Luseane Valu, TupuToa Intern 2019/20

Humble yet over achieving Luseane is no stranger to our TupuToa whānau. A source of strength and a leader to many! Luseane has been a part of the TupuToa programme for 2 years; interning with our Major Partner, Sky City in 2018/19 and with our Community Partner, LeVa Pacifika in 2019/20. Luseane has successfully secured herself a permanent role at Le Va while she completes her Bachelors in Law and Arts at the University of Auckland. Thank you for sharing your incredible story with us – you’re an inspiration to us all.

Elijah Walker, TupuToa Intern 2021/22

Our next Gala Dinner speaker’ feature is Elijah Walker. Elijah interned with Genesis Energy this Summer as a Safety and Wellness intern. He studied business management, with a major in strategic management and a double minor in Māori & Indigenous Studies and Marketing. A man of many talents, we were treated to a song and haka from this rangatira on the evening! #TupuToa