Te Uruki Intern

2 days ago

New Zealand Te Runanga Group Full time

Kia hiwa rā

Are you passionate about protecting and growing the taonga of Ngāi Tahu knowledge and culture? Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is offering an exciting opportunity for an Intern to join our dedicated Te Uruki Team over Summer, supporting kaupapa that safeguard and strengthen our iwi identity for generations to come.

You'll have the opportunity to support initiatives connected to whakapapa, te reo Māori, archives, whānau engagement and events, and capability building, playing a hands-on role in projects that truly make a difference.

This fixed-term, full-time internship is based in Ōtautahi and offers a unique chance to learn within a values-driven environment that places iwi aspirations at the centre of everything we do.

He kōrero mōu - About you:

You'll bring:

  • A strong connection to Ngāi Tahu and active engagement with your papatipu rūnanga.
  • A letter of endorsement from your papatipu rūnanga in support of your application. (This can be from kaumātua, or any active member of your papatipu rūnanga)
  • A passion for Ngāi Tahu kaupapa and a desire to grow your knowledge of te ao Māori.
  • A collaborative, can-do attitude and willingness to learn from others.
  • A genuine interest in supporting iwi-led initiatives that uplift whānau and protect our taonga.

If you're ready to develop your skills, gain practical experience, and contribute to the future of Ngāi Tahu, we'd love to hear from you.

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply:

If this sounds like the next step in your career journey, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, a cover letter and letter of endorsement.

For confidential enquiries or more information, please

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai

Job Details

Reference #

34805

Business areas

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

Posted on

Wednesday 22 Oct 2025

Closes on

05 Nov :30

Expertise

Cultural Leadership / Development

Work type(s)

Internship / Cadetship / Apprenticeship

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