About TupuToa
KO WAI MĀTOU - WHO WE ARE
KO WAI MĀTOU - WHO WE ARE
TupuToa creates pathways for Māori and Pacific students into professional careers in corporate, community and government.
ARONGA MATUA - OUR VISION
We grow Māori and Pacific leaders for a greater Aotearoa.
TE TAKE NUI - THE NEED
TupuToa’s research shows that only 17% of New Zealand’s top 60 firms have an executive who identifies as other than European/Pākehā.
We hire students studying
Accounting
Business and Commerce
Engineering
Information Technology
Law
Sciences
Policy and Governance
Arts & Humanities
Available Positions
Our Internship Opportunities
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FOR MĀORI AND PACIFIC STUDENTS
The TupuToa Internship Programme is a pathway that provides professional opportunities for Māori and Pacific tertiary students in corporate, government and community organisations.
We do this by securing internships for tertiary students with our partner organisations.
The internship is not only a Summer placement but includes workshops and support before and during the internship.
NGĀ WHĀINGA - EXPECTATIONS
A TupuToa intern is expected to:
- Understand and comply with their employment agreement,
- Meet face to face with a TupuToa Navigator,
- Participate fully in all TupuToa workshops and events,
- Contribute to the development of the wider TupuToa community; and
- Become a role model for younger Māori and Pacific students.
TŪWĀHI - LOCATION
- Auckland
- Hamilton
- Christchurch
- Wellington
MĀRAURAU - ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the programme, you must be:
- Of Māori or Pacific ethnicity,
- Penultimate or final year of study,
- Studying a bachelor's degree or higher at tertiary,
- Available to work full-time over the Summer break,
- Interested in pursuing a career in corporate, community or government sectors
The Application Process
The Process
The TupuToa selection process has been carefully designed to provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the programme and prepare you for success in this and any other selection process.
1. Phone interview - Commenced in April
1. Phone interview - Commenced in April
This is a chance for the team at TupuToa to connect with you over the phone, fill in any gaps in your application, as well as an opportunity for you to ask questions.
2. Intern Ready Workshop -
This is an hour workshop focused on building confidence and CV & interview preparation to support your application to TupuToa and other organisations.
If you are eligible and have completed an intern ready workshop you will be invited to attend a Discovery Centre.
3. Discovery Centre -
This is an opportunity for you to showcase your skills in a mana enhancing environment. The half day will include an interview, team exercise and connecting with TupuToa alumni.
Given that we are in lockdown we will be conducting Zoom interviews in place of Discovery Centres.
4. Meet the partner organisation -
Interns will meet their partner organisations for a face to face interview to confirm placement over the summer.
5. Pre-Checks -
Some of the partners may require you to undergo a Pre-employment Background Check and Drug and Alcohol Test before joining the organisation.
Internship
Internships commence in November and run right through to February.
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