Young Kiwis heading to Asia for career-building internships
Five young New Zealanders will soon begin internships with organisations across Asia, gaining valuable international work experience and building connections.
The interns will spend three months working with organisations across Asia: KPMG Indonesia, CJ Cultural Foundation (South Korea), The APEC Secretariat (Singapore), and UrbanPiper (India) through the Asia New Zealand Foundation's internship programme.
The Foundation's director of business and entrepreneurship, Tim McCready, says the internship programme is an investment in New Zealand’s future relationship with Asia.
“Asia is central to New Zealand’s economic future, and this programme plays an important role in preparing for it," he says.
He says their experiences will be life-changing for the interns, helping them develop workplace skills and cultural understanding that will serve them throughout their careers.
"Every intern spends three months navigating a new culture, building relationships, and delivering important work – and they carry that experience into their careers, their businesses, and their networks.
“We've seen former interns go on to become some of New Zealand's most Asia-capable professionals. These five are next.”
Since 2009, the Foundation’s internship programme has supported young New Zealanders in developing their professional skills, expanding their networks, and gaining first-hand experience of Asian business cultures and workplaces.
Interns and host organisations
Bryn Walker, KPMG Indonesia, Indonesia
Nhu Pham, UrbanPiper, India
Abigail Leonita Masengi, CJ Cultural Foundation, South Korea
Gingerlei Petalu, CJ Cultural Foundation, South Korea
Isabella Kate Kiddle Sherratt, APEC Secretariat, Singapore
See all Asia New Zealand Foundation business internships
The Foundation's business programme supports New Zealand companies to better understand Asia so they can make the most of opportunities in the region. It also supports to grow the next generation of Asia-savvy business leaders.
Our internship programme helps interns build a better understanding of the people, place and culture of their Asian host country, while developing industry-specific skills that will benefit them as they progress in their careers.
