The New Zealand China Council is a New Zealand-led, New Zealand-funded organisation that acts as a cross-sector body for the relationship between the two countries.
The Council was established in 2012 as part of the New Zealand Government’s NZ Inc Strategy for China.
The Council’s unique value proposition derives from its role in bringing together a high-level influential group of key players in the NZ-China relationship and in leveraging their influence and networks in support of deeper, stronger and more resilient links between the two countries..
The 2022 application round has now closed
About the internship
The internship period is for eight weeks, 20 hours per week, starting on 1 November - 23 December 2022.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to :
- assist with the Council's public facing initiatives including events during a busy period for the Council towards the end of year.
- contribute to the Council's social media platforms and monitor social media trends
- monitor academic papers/research relevant to the Council's work, and complete research projects to support ongoing workstreams.
The intern will work from New Zealand Council's office in Auckland.
Management of the programme
The Asia New Zealand Foundation and the New Zealand China Council will jointly deliver pastoral care and support professional development in cultural competency.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- be New Zealand citizens or have New Zealand permanent resident status.
- in good health
- due to complete at least two years of tertiary study by November 2022 in business/trade, political studies, law or a related humanities subject
- be adaptable, mature, reliable and resilient
- be interested in pursuing a career involving China and the wider Asian region.
Ideal candidates will have a pre-existing interest in Asia and will aspire to develop their capacity for working in cross-cultural environments. Strong writing skills are mandatory for this internship. Knowledge of Chinese language, while useful, is not a prerequisite.
What's covered?
This is a paid internship based in Auckland.
Expenses such as accommodation, flights to and from Auckland for those living outside of the region and access to a laptop are not covered.
Terms and conditions
The successful applicant will be required to agree to the standard Terms and Conditions for Asia New Zealand Foundation funding recipients.
Reporting requirements
Interns are expected to write a 500-600-word article (with accompanying photos) about their internship that will appear on the Foundation’s website (to be submitted during the internship) and write a final three-page report evaluating the internship experience at the end of the programme.
A certificate of completion will be provided to the intern on submission of their article and accompanying photos.
They are also encouraged to share their internship experience, and to remain engaged with the Foundation. Sharing your experience with others is an important part of this initiative as it enlightens others about developments in Asia.
How to apply
The 2022 application round has now closed
Key dates
- Applications must be received by the Foundation no later than 5pm, 15 August 2022
- Shortlisted applicants will be notified in early September 2022.
- Short-listed applicants will be invited to an in-person or online panel interview to select the successful candidate.
- The successful candidate will be advised in late September 2022.
- All selected interns will be supported to attend a group induction day in Auckland in November 2022.
Questions?
If you have a question about the internships, first check the Frequently Asked Questions page and if your question is not answered there, please email the Foundation's project coordinator internships BoBae Wilson: [email protected].