Tūaropaki Internship Programme Hōtaka Tāura Whakangungu Tūaropaki

📍 Location: Taupō
🗓️ Duration: November 2026 – March 2027 (flexible depending on placement)
💰 Remuneration: Paid internships
📅 Applications Close: Monday 14 September 2026

About the Internships

This summer, Tūaropaki Trust is offering six paid summer internships, exclusively for owners and uri of the Trust.

Our Summer Internship Programme provides an opportunity for uri to gain meaningful work experience, develop their skills and explore potential career pathways while strengthening their connection to Tūaropaki, our people, whenua and operations.

Interns will have the opportunity to work alongside Tūaropaki kaimahi, receive mentoring and support throughout their placement, and contribute to meaningful work across the Trust.

How to Apply

Before submitting your Expression of Interest, please read the information and eligibility criteria for the internship you are interested in below.

Complete the online Expression of Interest form by Monday 14 September 2026:
Tūaropaki Summer Internship Programme 2026/27 – Fill out form

Internship Opportunities

1x Environmental Internship

For owners and uri studying or with experience in environmental science, sustainability or a related discipline who are interested in practical environmental work, environmental sampling and data.

More information: Environmental internship

1x Legal Internship

For law students who are at least two years into their degree and are interested in gaining practical experience within a Māori-owned business and commercial environment.

More information: Legal Internship

1x Communications & Marketing Internship

For tertiary students or recent graduates with strong communication skills and an interest in creativity, design, storytelling and engagement.

More information: Communication & Marketing Internship.

1x Te Reo me ōna Tikanga Internship

For owners and uri with strong competency in te reo Māori and tikanga Māori who are interested in supporting the use and normalisation of te reo Māori and tikanga across Tūaropaki.

Tertiary study is not required for this internship.

More information: Te Reo me ōna Tikanga Internship

2x Farm Internships

For owners and uri studying agriculture, farming, agribusiness or a related discipline and/or those with existing practical farming experience who are passionate about farming, agriculture and working on the whenua.

Successful applicants will be matched to placements across Tūaropaki’s farming operations based on their experience, interests and operational requirements.

Accommodation in Mōkai will be available for Farm Interns.

More information: Farm Internships

Ready to Spend Your Summer With Tūaropaki?

If you’re keen to build your skills, gain hands-on experience and strengthen your connection with Tūaropaki, we’d love to hear from you.

Expressions of Interest close Monday 14 September 2026.
Submit your expressions of interest