Current Vacancies
2025 Natural Resources Summer Internship
PURPOSE OF THE INTERNSHIP
To provide an opportunity for talented Ngāti Tūwharetoa uri to gain experience in taiao mahi. The intern will support the environmental and Ngā Kaihautū o Te Awa o Waikato projects of the Trust Board and will also engage with key stakeholders. Please note this internship is based in our Taupō office.
SUMMER INTERN – NATURAL RESOURCES TEAM
We are kaitiaki of our Moana and Awa. For generations Ngāti Tūwharetoa have held and maintained mana whenua within the Taupō catchment. The intrinsic relationship alongside our ownership rights, weaves the whāriki by which the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board are kaitiaki over Taupō Moana and Awa. We are looking for a confident intern to support the operations of the Natural Resources team and Ngā Kaihautū o te awa o Waikato committee. You will undertake fieldwork including water testing. This will require you to be physically fit, confident around the water, confident driving a four-wheel drive ute, and hold a Full Drivers Licence.
SELECTION CRITERIA
We’re looking for one dynamic and confident applicant who wants to gain experience and insight by working alongside our Natural Resources team.
ABOUT YOU
- Currently have a strong interest in taiao mahi e.g. Studying or Volunteering.
- Are looking to contribute to your whānau, marae, hapū and iwi.
- Are an excellent communicator and comfortable speaking to a broad range of audiences.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Understanding of Te Ao Māori.
- Research skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
- A strong work ethic and professionalism.
- Willingness to learn and contribute to a wide variety of work.
- Full Drivers Licence and confident driving a four-wheel drive ute.
- The ability to speak comfortably in public.
INTERESTED IN APPLYING?
Download and complete both application forms, then send to hr@tuwharetoa.co.nz with ‘Summer Internship’ in the subject line by 4 PM Sunday 5 October.