Doc Summer Internship Programme

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Department of Conservation Full time
Are you a tertiary student looking for meaningful work this summer?

  • Are you considering a career in the public sector?
  • Do you want to contribute to our kaupapa: Papatūānuku Thrives?

Unearth your passion for Conservation:
Take the first step towards an unforgettable career.

About us
Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa.

We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Māori, te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

DOC is the government agency responsible for conserving New Zealand's natural and historic heritage.

As part of the internship programme, you will work with a wide range of organisations and individuals to protect native taonga species and special places, so they are here for generations to come, and help New Zealanders get involved in conservation.

What's on offer
- a 14-week fixed-term paid internship (13 November February 2024)
- a role within a team/business unit with a specific outcome for you to achieve
- on the job learning and development
- support and guidance from both your workplace buddy and our Capability Development team
- comprehensive induction process held in Wellington with an overnight stay on Matiu/Somes Island
- networking opportunities and weekly online sessions - hear from experts and learn about our work
- we are a great place to work (we've won awards)

We have up to four internship opportunities based in Hamiton within the following areas:

  • Land Regulatory Delivery Intern
  • contribute to the data quality of all requests for service from the Land Regulatory Delivery Team ahead of migration of current information into a new IT solution/database.


Check out the attached internship booklet (found in the job ad on our DOC Careers website) to read more about each specific opportunity.

You know about us, so what about you?

We are looking for students with:

  • high level of integrity
- the ability to join the dots creatively
- an aptitude for solving problems
- a growth mindset, who are always willing to learn new things
- radiant energy and enthusiasm
- endless curiosity.

Eligibility
To be considered, you'll need to meet all of the criteria below:

  • be a full-time student at a New Zealand tertiary institution (or have completed your degree in the last six months)
- have an existing entitlement to work in New Zealand (eg a valid visa)
- have completed at least one year of tertiary study in New Zealand for a degree in any discipline (see attached booklet for specific requirements)
- be available for full-time work between 13 November February 2024 (we have a Christmas shutdown period between 22 December - 2 January inclusive)
- be available to attend our three-day Induction Programme on November in Wellington (travel costs are covered by DOC)
- have accommodation in the location you have applied for (eg family home, friends, intend to flat).

Other things you may need to know

  • When you apply, you'll be asked to list your preferences so have a good look through the internship booklet to consider what opportunities pique your interest
  • The annualised salary offered for internship positions is $55,278.
Ready to apply?

  • Read up on our projects in the attached internship booklet.
  • CV
- latest academic transcript (screenshot will do).

Applications close at 5 pm on Sunday, 10 September 2023.

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