Te Ao Tūroa Summer Intern

2 days ago

New Zealand Te Runanga Group Full time

Kia hiwa rā

The Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is seeking a passionate Summer Intern to join our Te Ao Tūroa team in the Strategy & Environment Group.

The Te Ao Tūroa Intern will support our Environmental Advisors to produce high-quality research and analysis, contributing to the work programmes led by our Programme Leads and Senior Environmental Advisors. You'll be part of Te Ao Tūroa, who collectively work on behalf of Ngāi Tahu whānui and hapū to manage our collective assets, protect our rights and interests, and deliver meaningful social and environmental outcomes.

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 passion for Ngāi Tahu kaupapa and a desire to grow your knowledge of te ao Māori.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills, with attention to detail.
  • 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 contact Jacqui at

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai

Job Details

Reference #

34806

Business areas

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

Posted on

Wednesday 22 Oct 2025

Closes on

05 Nov :00

Expertise

Consulting and Strategy

Work type(s)

Internship / Cadetship / Apprenticeship

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