An opportunity for international students to gain remote New Zealand work experience
What is the virtual microinternship?
International students seeking New Zealand work experience are invited to join the University of Auckland’s virtual microinternship in June 2023.
The virtual microinternship provides international students with work experience with a well-known New Zealand company. The microinternship is run online so that students can participate from wherever they are.
Join a team of 4 - 6 fellow international students to help a New Zealand employer find innovative ways to address a real business challenge.
Here are the details:
What? Virtual microinternship for international students
When? Monday 26 June - Monday 17 July 2023 (NZT)
Where? Join from wherever you are in the world.
Who? Current International Students at The University of Auckland.
What does it cost? FREE for all international students.
Applications has closed on Sunday 21 May 2023 (NZT)
Meet Joe
In collaboration with some of New Zealand's leading organisations, The University of Auckland is providing international students with the opportunity to develop your employability skills by participating in a virtual microinternship.
Watch our video to find out how his virtual microinternship with KPMG Lighthouse helped Joe to gain work experience and increase his collaboration and leadership skills.
Here are what past students thought of the programme:
“It is a great learning opportunity and you can also meet new friends and professional connections through the program.”
Antonette Dimaano
“It is perfect for those who have no job experience before. Unlike a group assignment, you are working on a real-life case study which is appealing.”
Stephanie Lau
“It provides an insight into how companies function and what is expected once the step-up from university to the professional world.”
Himamshu Umesh
“It is an amazing opportunity to develop transferable skills and knowledge about business while being able to meet up with people from all over the world.”
Mio Ishida
Past projects
- Interview international students to better demonstrate their long-term cultural and economic contribution to the Auckland region.
- Conduct an analysis of the Japanese and Singaporean markets to ensure the products are targeted to the right audiences and promotion is culturally responsive.
- Working on a redevelopment project for a live client, determining the height, shape, and orientation of the new building, and the methos of construction.
- Map out organisations in Aotearoa that support positive outcomes for Maori and Pacific people and identify opportunities to form partnerships.
- Analysis of NZ’s tourism value proposition, and creation of new tourism operating model for a post-Covid NZ.
- Analysis of and recommendations for market feasibility of the ImmerSAFEme virtual reality learning platform.
- Investigate Wellington’s vulnerability to a natural disaster related to transport.
Note: This is an unpaid virtual microinternship which is designed to give you a range of critical skills and business connections to get you work-ready at the end of your degree.
FAQs:
- Who can apply? All international students who are enrolled in the University of Auckland programmes at Bachelor, Master and PhD levels.
- I am a new student. Can I apply? Yes. There will be senior students and dedicated mentors to assist the progress.
- I have participated in the past. Can I apply again? Yes. There will be different employers with different projects and you will develop additional skills.
- Can I choose the employers or the projects I will work for? No. You will be assigned to projects that are relevant to your study area.
- Will there be projects related to medicine or law studies? It will depend on the employers that participate, but due to the nature of the specialities, relevant projects have not been offered in the past. We will work with you to match your interests and skills you would like to develop.
“This is your opportunity to work with a New Zealand employer and a team of international students to help them solve real world business challenges. You will also develop your employability skills through projects relevant to your study so don’t miss this exceptional opportunity!”
Ainslie Moore | Deputy Director
Te Tari ki te Ao | International Office | Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland
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