Int’l Internship & Volunteer Network Discover Infinite Possibilities   Discover New Zealand     From the sub-tropical far north to the frequently cold far south, New Zealand is a land of contrasts, brought to the world stage recently as the backdrop for ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film trilogy.  There are people who look wistfully at this country as one of the last remaining paradises on earth, because it has not suffered (to the extent of many) from man’s rapacious greed.   Nature was generous to New Zealand, as if compensating for the empty space in the southern Pacific.  It created imposing snow-capped mountains, forests, rivers and lakes; endless stretches of coastline dissected by magnificent harbors and beaches.  The smog that lingers over much of the world is absent here and so too is the pressure of population.   New Zealand is geologically young - left behind by the main evolutionary thrust.  When it finally joined the world, it was too isolated for even the boldest land mammals or marsupials, except for one tiny bat, to reach this island nation. During its period of isolation, New Zealand developed a unique flora and fauna and it is for this reason that many journey here to study the natural environment.   Thus a dramatic landscape awaited the arrival of the greatest predator of all – man. It is fitting that the first to arrive were the bold and skilled Polynesians who had ventured into the open sea thousands of years earlier. The Maori successfully colonized this great prize, developing a rich and distinctive culture that flourishes today.   In the 18th century the English navigator, James Cook, was to re-discover the country after a Dutchman had first happened upon the islands more than a century before.  Within 20 years of Cook’s visit, whaling stations and sealing gangs had arrived.  New Zealand’s European constitutional history began in 1840 when it became a British colony.  Today the country of 4+ million people is a modern parliamentary democracy with a small but efficient economy.    This relatively new land possessing beautiful scenery, recreational diversity and the cultural identity of a modern form of Pacifica welcomes all travelers.  The over-riding impression that many take away with them is the friendliness of the people.  New Zealanders themselves are much traveled and welcome the opportunity to show visitors their land and often forge lasting friendships in the process.    Come on a New Zealand internship of exploration!   ~ ~ ~ Program & Placement Opportunities Applicant Requirements Start Dates & Program Duration Program Fees & Inclusions Accommodations, Meals & Transportation Application Process ~ Benefits of Participation   ~ ~ ~

Program & Placement Opportunities We are proud to offer a wide array of placement opportunities throughout various cities in New Zealand, including placement options with start-up companies that operate in the framework of the Wellington Incubator Network (WIN).  Businesses within this network are always looking for interns to assist them in making their business fly!    As a participant in our Discover New Zealand program, you will have an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and professional development in a stimulating business environment.   A wide array of placement opportunities is listed below.  Please select your area of interest for further details.   Social & Welfare Agencies ·       Supported Employment Trust ·       Art Workshop ·       Animal Shelter   Tourism & Hospitality ·       Hostel Management: YHA for the “Green Traveler” ·       Resort Hotel ·       Brewery    Environmental Conservation ·       Wildlife Sanctuary ·       Youth Project – Young Reporters for the Environment   Business & Commerce ·       Business Incubator ·       Technology Incubator ·       Commerce with a Conscience – Investing in Fair Trade   Education ·       Inner City Schools ·       Rural Placements   Media ·       Community Newspaper ·       Community Radio – the heartbeat for many communities ·       Film & Television Production Studio ·       University Student Radio Production, Programming & Event Mgmt.   Arts & Heritage – Museums, Galleries & Arts Facilities ·       Maritime & Social History Museum ·       Theatre, Sound & Television Production Center for Children ·       Creative Arts Center ·       Photographic Studio & Gallery ·       Art Gallery – Visual Arts Center      ~ ~ ~

Start Dates & Program Duration Placements are available Year-Round! Just let us know your preferred start and end dates and we will customize a program that fits your needs! ~ ~ ~   Accommodations, Meals & Transportation   Accommodations:  Although housing is not included in our “independent” programs, we will be happy to provide you with resources and recommendations for options that are affordable, safe and in an area convenient to your placement location.  It is the participants’ responsibility to secure and confirm their housing arrangements.   Meals:  Independent Program Participants will be on their own for all meals.        Ground Transportation:  We are pleased to provide all participants with transportation to/from the airport of the host country to their housing location.      Visa:  A Working Holiday Visa represents a wonderfully simple option for a great number of participants from the U.S., U.K., etc.  It takes only a day or two online and entitled them to work in New Zealand for up to a year.  It is a once-only visa, so that is worth bearing in mind if students are still undergraduates.     ~ ~ ~    Apply for a Program Return to Home Page