Summer Internship Programme (Nov 2024)

• Shape tomorrow. For you and Aotearoa New Zealand
• Paid 14-week summer internship in Wellington
• Come and achieve your career aspirations

Mō mātou | About Us

At Te Tai Ōhanga - The Treasury we're creating a better future for New Zealand and everyone who calls our amazing country home.  We're the Government's economic and financial advisor, working hard to raise the standard of living for everyone in Aotearoa, now and in the future.

Our talented people bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences to tackling New Zealand's biggest and inter-connected issues like poverty and climate change, health, welfare, education, and justice. Every day our people are influencing, advising and support Iwi, Ministers, Crown CEOs and Government decision-makers to shape our country's collective tomorrow.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role

As a Treasury Summer Intern, you'll make a real difference to your own future alongside the New Zealand's future by working within one our teams in an exciting bespoke Internship programme. You will get first-hand experience and exposure to what we do and how we do it. Unlike other internships, the work you do will directly impact shaping our tomorrow. The exact nature of your work will depend on your background, experience, and interests - this will aid us in which team you will be placed in.

We embody our commitment to diversity and making this an inclusive place that will welcome your unique experiences and perspectives.

Ō pūmanawa | About You

The important work that we do takes a special kind of person with a passion for making a difference If you're emotionally and intellectually curious and have the social mana to build lasting relationship, this internship is a place to start building your future.

We are interested in candidates from a wide range of academic, culture, and social backgrounds who:

• The ability to think independently and to drive outcomes;
• Drive to build your tomorrow and the future of our fellow New Zealanders;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Are critical thinkers and ability to think analytically;
• Are conscientious, curious and openminded;
• Value diversity and demonstrate inclusive practices;
• Have personal integrity, sound judgement, and an honest and ethical approach; and
• The ability to operate in a fast-paced, changeable and complex environment.

Ko ngā hua | What we Offer

• We are committed to representing and serving NZ and aim to build a diverse and competent cohort of interns from many different academic disciplines, backgrounds and life experiences
• Fantastic exposure to a central government agency with interesting work that influences the future of the people Aotearoa New Zealand
• An energetic and collaborative work environment in a high-performing team where you will interact with a wide range of people with unique experience and perspectives
• A personal supervisor and team buddy, various educational workshops, and aim to give you as much experiential learning as possible
• This is a paid internship offering a fixed term contract with a salary of approx. $56,000 per annum.

Application Criteria

• Students currently residing in the Wellington Region or able to relocate for the duration of the internship
• B or higher-grade average from the previous 12 months study
• Second year students or higher
• Available between November 2024 through to February 2025
• We have a number of placement opportunities for candidates who have a sound foundation in Te Ao Māori, knowledge of tikanga and te reo with the ability to apply these within a government setting and/or ability to represent the Pasifika community by knowledge and descent who may be near the threshold of our other criteria.

For information on our intern programme and what it's like to work at Te Tai Ōhanga - The Treasury visit our career page.

Apply directly by completing the online application form. Please take your time in completing all sections of the application, providing as much information as you can to assist us when reviewing your submission. We do not require cover letters or resumes.

Rā kati | Applications close: July 2024 - this is a new extended deadline.  All applications must be made online. Our Assessment Centre will be held the week of August 2024.