Māori & Pacific Youth Hospitality Internship 2025

Kia ora, Talofa lava, and warm Pacific greetings! The Jhunjhunwala family in conjunction with Hind Management is proud to offer the Māori and Pacific Youth Scholarship in 2025. An initiative aimed at attracting Māori and Pacific Youth who are not currently in paid employment, education or training, providing exciting hands‑on experience in hotel operations. Internships include experience with customer service and hotel sustainability, while nurturing confidence, connection and leadership skills and encouraging further studies in Hospitality with paid hourly wage, travel stipend and a cash incentive upon completion. The Role On offer is the choice of two internships: Te Aranuku and Te Ararangi. Carried out in one of Sudima's seven Hotels, locations include Auckland CBD or South Auckland, Rotorua, Kaikōura, Christchurch and Queenstown. Te Aranuku (Focused Journey) Intakes in February and October 3 months focused in one department $25 hourly wage 20‑30 hours per week (flexible around family/study commitments) Ideal for candidates seeking a foundation for further studies or work leading to specialisation area. Interns choose one department. Options include Rooms Division, Food & Beverage or Culinary (Kitchen) Department. Te Ararangi (Full Circle Journey) Commencing from October 2025 Six month job rotation internship $25 Hourly wage 20‑30 hours per week, (flexible around family/study commitments) Ideal for candidates seeking a foundation for further studies or work leading to Hotel Management. Interns rotate through hotel departments experiencing: Rooms Division – Front Office, Administration, Housekeeping, and Culinary Division – Food & Beverage, Bar, Kitchen Interns will have the opportunity to shadow a leader in the final weeks. About You The scholarship is open to New Zealand residents of Māori and Pacific descent who are: Youth aged between 16‑24 years Pursuing a hotel or hospitality career Seeking further studies in hotel, hospitality management, events, or tourism studies or recent graduates of these studies (within 6 months of graduation) This program offers more than an internship—it’s a way to uplift and inspire your whānau and community while building a thriving career pathway. Apply today Applications close Monday 8th September 2025 for October intake – expressions of interest are accepted all year round. Benefits One‑off Scholarship (study grant) upon completion – $1000 for three‑month / $2000 for six‑month internship. Travel stipend: up to $300 for three month / up to $600 for six month interns Work time for self‑directed learning and access to modules on Te Kura (Hind Management’s Learning Platform). Internal training focusing on customer service, communication, leadership and DEI awareness. Tailored cultural mentorship by Māori and Pacific leaders (or mentors trained in cultural awareness). Leadership development opportunities, including workshops with industry leaders from Māori and Pacific communities where possible. Involvement of whānau and community in key program milestones (Presentation on completion of the internship program). Ongoing access to professional development opportunities for three months. Guaranteed job interviews for high‑performing interns for current vacancies. Partnerships with Māori and Pacific‑owned businesses for networking and career opportunities. Cultural leave for interns to attend to whānau or community responsibilities as required. Well‑being programs based on Te Whare Tapa Whā (Māori model of holistic health). Free meals whilst on‑duty #J-18808-Ljbffr