New
Zealand Internship Programme
Our New Zealand internship programme is available
to tertiary students from certain countries. Those
participating must be genuine students who are required
to do a work placement as part of their course requirements.
The internship period is for the period your university
states you need to do your internship. Internship
New Zealand will find an employer willing to employ
an intern and pay a reasonable wage. At the end of
the internship period, if both the employer and the
intern request an extension for a further six months,
this may be approved, with your university's agreement.
Those participating must be genuine students who
are required to do a work placement as part of their
course requirements.
Fees for an Internship NZ agent and /or counselling
services vary from country to country and currency
to currency, but should be expected to be upwards
of USD $1000
What is included?
- Visa sponsorship
- 24-hour phone support with the Internship New
Zealand office
- Arrange airport transfer, open bank account, and
an introduction to TAXBACK provider
- Two nights’ accommodation at budget hotel
/ hostel
- Welcome pack including NZ Lonely Planet
Eligibility
Those applying must be a full-time student at a tertiary
institution (college/university etc) who are required
to undertake a practical work experience as part of
the course. (NO AGE LIMIT).
Applicants are required to demonstrate that they
have a good command of written and spoken English
(IELTS or equivalent)
Dates
The programme runs all year.
Duration
A work permit lasts for the period specified
by your university and is issued for the exact dates
of internship, as per employer’s notification.
At the end of the internship, an intern can apply
for an extension of up to 6 months. Both employer
and intern must request the extension. The terms of
the internship must have been met, and your university
must agree.
Participants can remain in New Zealand as tourists
for up to three months after their work permit expires.
Participants from some countries will need to apply
for a tourist visa.
Please
click here to view the nearest Internship New Zealand
agent to you. |
