​Business Internships in New Zealand

​We arrange internships in various fields of Business. Described below are the most common types of business internships we organise and some of the tasks you can expect to be asked of you. All internships provide a high level of work experience with the aim to increase your skills within the industry or to meet credit requirements, or both! The examples below are just a guideline and each internship role will be developed individually according to the company and the candidate.

Accounting
 
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As an accounting intern, you will be involved in various tasks which relate to the processing and communication of financial and economic information. Some of the tasks you may be asked to be involved in are:
  • Preparing financial statements. 
  • Preparing taxation returns including Income Tax Returns, GST Returns, and FBT Returns.
  • Ensuring that client enquiries are attended to quickly with provision of up-to-date and accurate advice.
  • Ensuring that clients are compliant with the various tax and financial regulations.
  • Bank reconciliation. 
  • General administrative tasks. 

Business Administration
 
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​As a Business Administration intern, you will be involved with the overseeing of day-to-day operations within a company, as well as the decision making and maintenance of the efficient organisation of people and resources. Some of the tasks that might be asked of you are:
  • Assistance with placing of existing staff into training courses.
  • Understanding all office procedures and work to achieve competency levels similar to that of other members of staff.
  • Customer service with new and existing clients.
  • Assisting, creating and organising databases.
  • Scheduling appointments.

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New Zealanders are the nicest people I have ever met. They are very open for people from other countries and cultures. It is really wonderful. 

Antje (Germany)

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 Intern NZ did a great job in finding a suitable placement in my field where I got to learn hands on skills, I am sure this will help me in my professional career.

Sandehs (India)

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Business Analysis
 
 
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Business Analysis is a disciplined approach for introducing and managing change in organizations. It is primarily involved with the determining of solutions based on existing problems. Tasks may include:
  • Helping design and build Microsoft templates.
  • Business process and systems documentation, analysis and mapping.
  • Website and web application development. 
  • Aiding the project manager in change management. 
  • Research in best practice for various areas of the business. 

Communications
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As a communications intern you might be required to complete the following tasks:
  • Update database of contacts and send mass mailings.
  • Draft copy to summarise web content for social media, email etc.
  • Create graphics and other accessories for social media promotion. 
  • Update database of media and other contacts to ensure accurate, up to date records.
  • Monitor and record media mentions of publications and experts.
  • Assist with the production and publication of podcasts and videos.
  • Contribute ideas to develop new channels for communications.
  • Other general responsibilities as may be reasonably requested over time.

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The colleges are also very supportive and genuinely care about my well-being, learning
and experiences here in Wellington.

Ryan (USA)

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​Don't wait for anything!! Go out and explore as much as possible!

Arjen (The Netherlands)

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Economics 
 
Economics refers to the production, consumption and transfer of wealth from a personal to a national level. It is often divided into microeconomics, referring to an individual, group or company, and macroeconomics, focusing on national economics as a whole. Internships can be arranged in either or both of these areas, depending on your preferences. Your role may include:
  • Assisting with spreadsheet models for budgeting.
  • Contributing an article to a weekly economics publication.
  • Maintaining and updating databases.
  • Research policy for longer-term projects.

Finance 
 
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Finance is primarily concerned with the management of money within a company. Finance internships vary widely depending on the company you work with, but some of the tasks you might expect are:
  • Integrating data into quarterly and annual reports. 
  • Development of the financial component of asset management plans.
  • Process mapping - holding conversations with a number of parties, and compiling this information into a visual format.
  • Management reporting and analysis – primarily Microsoft Excel based, including tables, charts, data linking and formulas.
  • Coding of company invoices – standard coding according to schedule provided, ensuring appropriate approval for payment.
  • Detailed data extraction and analysis (SAS, MS Access), including setting up report/query formats.​

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I extremely recommend it. During the internship I have been learning so much about Human Resources procedures and policies. I also feel more confident about my English skills and I feel that I am able to apply my background. It’s a good way to get into the NZ market and to gain some experience here.

Valeria (Italy)

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People are so nice here, friendly and open minded.. Here people ask you how you're
going and if you're enjoying your day, what you're doing in the evening, and things like that. I really like how New Zealanders are directly close to people!

Romain (France)

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Human Resources and Recruitment 
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Human Resources is the area of the business which deals with the hiring, administration and training of staff. As an intern you may be asked to:
  • Maintain all human resource files and documents by recording new hires, terminations, changes in job descriptions and KPIs, merit increases, and vacation, sick, and personal time.
  • Manage employee relations: be a point of contact for all HR-related queries and issues.
  • Assist with the annual review process (scheduling, PA to manager and documenting).
  • Review training courses on request and booking staff onto courses.
  • Screen resumes against manager defined checklists.
  • ​Draft and post agreed job advertisements.

Logistics 
 
Logistics focuses on improving efficiency, and the execution and control of the movement of goods and/or people. Some of the tasks that may be expected of you are:
  • To find areas for logistical improvement and implement them throughout our clients. 
  • To conduct research and find ways to improve warehouse performance.
  • To analyze current processes, design and implement improvements, and, as a last step, to monitor and sustain the improvements.
  • ​To create new Standard Operating Procedures/Manuals for a new Warehouse Management System. 

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Really appreciate that you kept in touch to see how things were going. Also, for helping me narrow down what I wanted to do and giving me advice in order to get the best outcome from this internship. It was sweet as!

Miriam (Germany)

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It was the best internship I could get in this area. The thing I wanted to say to Intern NZ. Thanks to you guys I've never had an awesome internship like this.

Majbritt (The Netherlands)

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Operations
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Operations refers to the administration of business practices in order to increase the level of efficiency, and is concerned with attempting to balance costs with revenue in order to achieve the highest operating profit possible. An intern in this area might work in areas including:
  • Stock location, stock takes and order picking.
  • Receiving and documenting inwards goods. 
  • The processes and procedures in all aspects of the operation.
  • Administrative tasks as necessary.

Public Relations
 
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Public Relations is the sector of a company which is involved with maintaining a positive public image. Some tasks may include:
  • Supporting and promoting the reputation of the business through constant professional performance. 
  • Understanding clippings measurements and analysing the results for project-based clients.
  • Keeping accurate and up-to-date time sheets.
  • Efficient day-to-day management support of client accounts. 
  • Assisting with event organisation and management. 
  • Developing media databases and understanding media segments and the people involved. 

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Really take advantage of the opportunity, soak in everything you learn during your time interning because you’re going to gain valuable experience and you will learn something new every day! Also have fun!

Sarah (England)

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Find time to fully enjoy your NZ experience, discover with an open spirit... It may change your way of viewing things when you are heading home. 

Yamina (france)

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Sales 
A sales intern will be involved with encouraging clients to invest in the company's goods or services. Interns may be involved with:
  • Establishing great relationships with potential clients and understanding their needs.
  • Independent management and growth of sales territory. 
  • Planning and preparing presentations. 
  • Database entry.
  • Cold calling. 
  • Inspections and enquiry through to closing from sales, lease and management.

Supply Chain Management 
Supply Chain Management is a complex and dynamic supply and demand network, and is involved with moving a product or service from supplier to customer. Some of the tasks the intern may be asked to be involved in are:
  • ​Understanding the inward processes, including the MPI requirements and how these are applied.
  • Locating and managing an inventory system.
  • Processing of orders and rotation of stock, including the tracking by batch/use by date, or both.
  • Picking and checking stock, and packing to suit the product, destination and the freight component.

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​Your company is really doing a great job in organising internships for students in whatever field they like to gain work experience.

Saranya (Inida)

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 New Zealand is a beautiful place to be. The people are very friendly and relaxed. It's a very safe and fun place to be. ​

Frank (The Netherlands)

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Sustainable Business
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Sustainable Business internships are focused on making as minimal an impact as possible on the environment, community or economy, locally and globally. Some duties that may be asked of interns include:
  • Gaining a general understanding of sustainability issues in a New Zealand context.
  • Communicating advice to clients.
  • Researching sustainable development goals and the implementation of these in a business.
  • Getting involved in various projects and initiatives related to reducing the business' carbon footprint, and the use of low carbon technology.

Trade 
 
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Trade interns can expect to be involved with the buying and selling of goods and services, or the exchange of goods and services between parties. Specifics of the tasks involved in a trade internship vary widely from one company to another, depending on the intern's preferences. The tasks might include:
  • Reviewing and rationalising the company's performance.
  • Reviewing marketing and staffing budgets.
  • Creating new links with suppliers. 
  • Building an understanding of the market, its potential and its size.
  • Looking at the potential in adjacent markets.​​​

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​The highlights of my trip have been living in a beautiful country that is like a romantic wonderland, learning about a different culture than the one I have been raised in, and meeting the easy going Kiwi people.

Ritu (India)

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Really take advantage of the opportunity, soak in everything you learn during your time interning because you’re going to gain valuable experience and you will learn something new everyday! Also, have fun!

Sarah (England)

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