Expression of Interest: Paid Summer Internship 2026/27 (Māori and Pacific University Students)

Expression of Interest: Paid Summer Internship 2026/27 (Māori and Pacific University Students) Paid, real industry experience - 13 weeks with New Zealand's leading businesses, not just work experience. Full support, start to finish - Application help, CV guidance, interview prep, placement, and mentoring throughout and beyond. Built for Māori and Pacific students - A dedicated pathway with cultural support (kʼnoro and talanoa) alongside professional development. About the Opportunity Start your career before you graduate. Puatala is partnering with one of New Zealand's leading businesses to offer paid summer internships for Māori and Pacific university students. Puatala is managing advertising and candidate screening on behalf of the employer for this programme. Work on real projects that matter, with full support from application through to placement, and a pathway toward graduate careers. Pathways Available Engineering, Design, Build, Innovate (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical Processing, Materials) Registration Closes: 22 July 2026 Duration: 13 weeks, November 2026 to February 2027 Placement Locations: Auckland, Waikato, Palmerston North Open to: Students studying at any university across Aotearoa Pay: Paid internship Stage: Expression of Interest (EOI) only, no full application required yet You must be Māori or Pacific, currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree at a New Zealand university, with a minimum C average or equivalent. Additional conditions apply depending on the pathway chosen. What Puatala Offers Application support, CV guidance, interview preparation, internship placement, mentoring and full support, and a pathway to graduate careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr