11/08/2026
**AMAZING OPPORTUNITY CLOSING SOON WHĀNAU**
Kia ora e te whānau,
RANGATAHI SUMMER INTERN OPPORTUNITY
Muaūpoko Tribal Authority as project partners in the Te Pae o Tararua – Ōtaki to North Levin (Ō2NL) new highway project are delighted to offer 2 Summer interns for Muaūpoko rangatahi studying in the STEMM (Science, technology, engingeering, maths and/or mātauranga Māori) field.
The internships are intended for rangatahi already underway in their studies to help shape career interest, focus study, and give exposure to a range of ideas and experiences.
Successful placements will be based on individuals study area of interest, and ability to accommodate within the relevant project discipline.
Criteria:
• Whānau and applicant must be a registered member of Muaūpoko iwi
• Applicant must be studying in the STEMM field (Science, technology, engingeering, maths and/or mātauranga Māori) and have completed their first or second year of related university level qualification, or have completed year 13 and be enrolled to attend university in 2027 in the STEMM field
• Applicant must be available November 2026 to February 2027 to be based in Taitoko/Levin. Internship will cover 12 weeks over this time
• Applicant must have completed the application process outlined below
• Applicants must be able to pass a drug test and have a full clean drivers licence and use of own vehicle
Applications must include the following:
• Introduction – introduce yourself, your university, major, and current academic year (or plans for university 2027)
• Muaūpoko – share why securing an internship through your iwi and in part, working with your iwi is important to you. Include any involvement you have had with Muaūpoko to date.
• The Te Pae o Tararua – Ō2NL project provides a far-reaching platform of opportunity – please share the discipline area of interest to you, ie Engineering, environmental, ecology
• Highlight relevant skills and experience – detail any specific skills or casework which align with the internship. Share any extracurricular activities which you do which could support your success as an intern.
• Anything else you would like to share which you think is important we know.
What’s in it for you?
• Chance to connect with and be part of your iwi through a mahi experience
• Experience and exposure to both Muaūpoko and a nationally significant project
• Competitive summer pay
Next steps:
• Please send your completed application to Muaūpoko Tribal Authority email [email protected], Attention: Jenny
Please note, there will likely be future internship opportunities directly with the Te Pae o Tararua – Ō2NL project where interns will be employed directly by project participants. This internship is a hybrid opportunity where interns can be connected to both Muaūpoko and the project.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 21 AUGUST 2026 AND SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 2026
We look forward to hearing from you.
