Interns with an interest in visual arts and museum studies, or who are looking to have a career in exhibition management, collection, arts marketing, or tourism management will benefit from this exciting opportunity to work in one of the city's many institutions. Interns will be placed in institutions that embrace their diverse community with exhibitions, events and public programs like seminars and workshops. The institutions range from social, maritime and transport museums to cutting-edge contemporary art galleries with traditional and contemporary art and social history exhibitions.

Interns will work in a business incubator with a culture that inspires creativity, innovation, excellence, courage, collaboration and passion. The company strives to become the most successful generator of high growth, new businesses in New Zealand by nurturing, supporting and developing small start-up business. Interns get the opportunity to contribute to the future success of these businesses and, in doing so, acquire valuable skills across a broad spectrum including Advertising, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology and Public Relations.

This program will provide interns with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a New Zealand classroom. This will enable interns to gain pre-requisite classroom experience and gain firsthand knowledge of the New Zealand primary and secondary school system. Plus, the teaching of te reo Maori (indigenous language) and culture, along with other unique components of the local grade and high school education, will make this a valuable learning experience for interns as well.

Interns will be placed in vibrant, inner city schools that host an exciting mix of nationalities which offer classroom-based experiences as teacher aids. Interns will provide valuable assistance to teachers in their dynamic classroom environment and may also work with special needs children since they are mainstreamed at most schools and require more attention.

This internship program provides the opportunity for interns to work in Community Law offices that assist individuals who cannot afford to pay for legal services, or for those who have a legal need that cannot be met by other agencies or providers.These centers provide legal advice and assistance, law-related education, legal information and in some cases, representation in court. The legal information provided includes comprehensive documentation outlining the answers to common questions -- like the New Zealand legal system, legal aid, criminal proceedings, police powers, court fines, domestic violence, harassment, consumer, tenancy, neighbor disputes, accident compensation, privacy and wills. Law studies interns will provide valuable research assistance and interface with clients, if they meet the prerequisite experience.

This is a great internship opportunity that will allow interns to develop their photography skills, from taking pictures to developing them. Placement will be with a dealer gallery in Wellington that has photographic facilities and services including studio and darkroom hire and high-quality digital and film-based photography for commercial, portrait and wedding assignments. The studio also runs photography courses.

Interns will get to assist with the operation of the gallery and studio, and even assist at photo-shoots! This internship can be combined, with multiple photography assignments, involving other organizations looking for a skilled photographer.

Interns on this program will have the opportunity to work in a newspaper office and gain hands in experience in journalism. Common tasks include news sourcing, interviewing, news writing, photography, layout and design. Other opportunities for qualified interns may include working within a publishing house or with an arts magazine.

This internship program is designed for those who have studied or previously worked in the field of Psychology. Interns will assist in providing a wide range of services for adults with intellectual and/or psychiatric disability. Tasks may include providing assistance for learning programs, activities, and support mechanisms that will encourage independence and a better quality of life. Placements may be in residential or day care centers, facilitating support groups, or working with various specialized services for those with mental health conditions and disabilities. The aim of these agencies is to ensure each individual has the opportunity to become a full and contributing member of the community. Recent graduates with a strong academic record can also get placed in New Zealand institutions to undertake research fellowships.

This internship program is designed for those who have studied or previously worked in the field of Social Work. Placement may be in agencies that have multiple services ranging from education services for youths who have been expelled from the mainstream education system; counseling and therapy for individuals, families and couples; support to refugee and migrant families; anger management and violence prevention for individuals; grief and loss support related to death, abortion and relationship issues; living without violence programs; support women in violent relationships; community and social work support to families in need. These internships provide a mature student a supportive environment to learn new skills, within dedicated and enthusiastic teams of social workers and support staff. Those recent graduates with a strong academic record can also get placed in New Zealand institutions to undertake research fellowships.

Interns may be placed in a non-profit organization in the backpacking industry. There are currently programs in New Zealand that focus on the development of hostels into Sustainable Living Centers (SLC's) that help minimize their impact on the environment. SLC's also provide the opportunity for travelers to gain knowledge and experience in conservation practices that are easily transferable to their local communities.

Interns will be placed in the zoo where it is believed that the most effective way to ensure that we have a sustainable and long-term future is to educate visitors about challenges -- predominantly caused by human intervention -- facing the animals of the world. Zoos contribute to research by providing controlled environments and by monitoring diets. Since the animals are in secured habitats, the zoo animals appear to be less stressed than wild animals when under close observation. The zoo is also actively involved with international captive breeding programs for both native and exotic endangered species. You may be surprised to learn that 10 - 20% of the world's endangered species are New Zealand natives.

This internship involves working in a stimulating and fun environment across a large number of areas such as working in the Zoo School and educating visitors, doing animal watch, behavioral enrichment, bug harvesting and even occasional cheetah walking!