Summer Internship Programme 2023

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
20 November 2023 to 9 February 2024

Wellington based location

A chance to make a difference for the New Zealand Environment

Mō tēnei tūrangi mahi | About this role

Interns provide the Ministry with excellent support, creative ideas and a fresh look at issues we are exploring.

The role is designed to have a development focus and will provide learning opportunities to build an understanding of MfE's work and give you foundations to lead a successful career in the public service.

You will assist with activities such as research, analysis and delivery of new projects and programmes.

Our Intern Applications will open on 31st July - 13th August 2023

We will ensure you are provided with feedback and day-to-day guidance.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience


The degree you are currently undertaking (or have recently completed) is not critical, but an interest in Resource Management, Planning, Policy, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Communications, Mātauranga Māori may help to set you apart.


What counts for us is that you:
think critically about problems and explore broadly for solutions

relate well with others to understand and influence outside perspectives

have great communication skills both written and verbal

have a great work ethic, attitude and enjoy being part of a team

have knowledge of te ao Māori and te reo (learner is ok)

are curious, innovative and courageous

We have 12 intern opportunities in the following areas:
JEDI and Insights - Work with our team on the upcoming Our Land 2024 environmental report.

Working alongside our team of scientists and mātauranga Māori experts, you will gain experience in a range of activities from research and analysis through to developing interactive geospatial Story Maps that resonate with the public.


Waste and Resource Efficiency - Support our work in chemicals management and biotechnology under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act and proposals to improve the regulations around genetic modification research and will be starting work on submissions analysis and policy options.


Partnerships and Public Affairs - Engagement Hub - This project focuses on better integrating our view of engagement across the Ministry and with Iwi.


Partnerships and Public Affairs - Digital Insights - You will be working across the team to support on several digital projects that support the way we work and deliver content on our digital channels.


Fresh Water Rights and Interests - National Māori Entity Establishment - Assist with providing independent and regular monitoring of whether the resource management system is giving effect to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Climate - we have a range of opportunities across our Climate Directorate:
Climate Strategy - support the preparation of the second Emissions Reduction Plan. This work will require a core policy skillset and would ideally suit someone with an analytically focused degree.


Carbon Neutral Government Programme - Support key CNGP projects including research and support for policy advice on offsetting, and/or analysis of emissions data and emissions reduction plans as part of CNGP organisations annual reporting.


Emissions Insights and Reporting - The EIR team is seeking an intern to assist in the preparation of our annual Green House Gas (GHG) Inventory Methodological Improvements Report 2024 (due in Feb 2024) and assist with tasks associated with producing our GHG Inventory 2024.

Climate Impacts Team - Support the Climate Impacts team to develop plain language science communications.

These communications will enable people to understand the issues we're facing, and the impacts of climate change such as floods, wildfires, droughts and sea-level rise by changing complex science terminology into short/understandable formats that will be usable for everyday New Zealanders.

Sustainable Finance/Rights & Interests - Support Sustainable Finance/Rights & Interests developing a Green Taxonomy for New Zealand.

A green taxonomy is a tool for reorienting capital towards climate positive and environmentally sustainable economic activities, and to address greenwashing.


Emissions Trading Scheme - The ETS team is seeking an intern to support their work on the NZ's ETS which is a key tool for meeting our domestic and international climate change targets.

This work will require a core policy skillset and would ideally suit someone with an analytically focused and economic/markets background.

Governance and Performance - The Governance and Performance team looks after oversight of all Climate projects and engagement.

They are seeking an intern who wants to learn how large programmes of work are managed and help to implement good coordination practice and continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Mō mātou | About us
The Ministry's purpose is He taiao tōnui mō ngā reanga katoa - a flourishing environment for every generation.
A key priority for the M

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