Māori internships and opportunities

DairyNZ offers summer internships for Māori tertiary students as part of our internship programme which has been running for the past five years.

You will have the opportunity to work with Iwi, Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao, Ahuwhenua Trophy and Ahuwhenua Trust. These internships can be located at our Rotorua or Hamilton office.

An exciting part of our internship programme is our annual wānanga which we hold in partnership with the Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao - AgResearch group. Our wānanga is hosted by Ngāti Koroki Kahukura and provides opportunities for our tauira to connect with local kaitiaki and learn about key iwi environmental initiatives.

DairyNZ is committed to seeing you succeed, and we do that by providing support post-internship with your study and/or career aspirations. 

Seeking expressions of interest

Our internships are advertised from September each year on DairyNZ vacancies. We’re keen to hear from anyone with a background in agriculture, environmental or social sciences, Te Reo/Te Ao Māori studies or anyone with a passion for dairy.

Please contact our Kaiakiaki – Māori Development Advisor at any time to kōrero.

He pātai - frequently asked questions

Are these opportunities only for rangatahi who are current tertiary students?

These opportunities are open to people of all ages. Our internships are usually suited to current tertiary students. We may be able to offer post-graduate opportunities or employment opportunities, so we’re keen to hear from graduates and anyone with relevant life and work experience.

I’m not sure if my skills and experience are suitable for these opportunities, what should I do?

Please email our Kaiakiaki-Māori Development Advisor, pounamu.anaru@dairynz.co.nz who will be more than happy to discuss your suitability.

Are these paid positions?

Yes these are paid positions. Our interns are paid for a 40-hour week over summer for a duration of 10-12 weeks.

Where do I need to be located?

Preferably you will be based in our Hamilton or Rotorua office.