About this role
New Zealand and Business Events Intern
Note: This opportunity is only open to Auckland University of Technology (AUT) students studying tourism. This programme is part of our partnership with AUT.
- Fixed term - Part-time internship during February - April 2027
- 300 hours/ 20 or 25 hours a week.
- Location: Auckland
About us | Mō tātou
Tourism New Zealand is a leader in destination marketing. Our purpose is to enrich Aotearoa New Zealand, and all who visit. We do this through promoting New Zealand and attracting people to visit our beautiful country, the ultimate destination in a way that benefits the beautiful place we call home.
What will you be doing | Ngā whainga
The New Zealand and Business Events team works across business events, industry partnerships, product and destination marketing, Qualmark and i-SITE. The team collaborates with regional tourism organisations, tourism businesses and other partners to support Tourism New Zealand outcomes.
This opportunity is open only to final-year Auckland University of Technology (AUT) students who are studying tourism, and is offered in partnership with AUT. It gives you practical experience in a national tourism organisation while completing a meaningful workplace project. Applications from students at other institutions or in other fields of study cannot be considered.
The project you work on will be decided with you, based on your interests, skills and experience. The intern will support the New Zealand and Business Events team through that project and selected business activities. They will gather and organise information, contribute ideas, support delivery, and produce clear outputs that can be used by the team. The balance of work may span marketing, business events, tourism industry engagement, research, content, project coordination and reporting.
What you will need | Ngā pūkenga mō tēnei tūranga
To be eligible you:
- Currently enrolled and a final-year AUT student studying tourism or marketing (a requirement for this role).
- Interested in Tourism or Marketing or Business Events.
- Must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
- Must be available to work onsite in Auckland during the internship
- Must be available during Feb- April 2027.
- Hunger to learn and get involved in meaningful projects.