The Kiingitanga/Summer Internship programme returns for 2024/25

The Chief Ombudsman is excited to announce the return of the Summer Internship Programme in partnership with Te Tari o te Kiingitanga, now in its fifth year.

The Ombudsman welcomes tertiary students to apply and encourages you to share this opportunity with others.

Over the past four years, this internship has provided rangatahi with meaningful work experiences, reflecting the Chief Ombudsman’s commitment to fostering a more diverse and inclusive workplace. Our goal is to guide and create development opportunities for talented young people, helping them grow both personally and professionally.

Find out more about the internship roles and how to apply here

Internship opportunities for 2024/25

This year, the Ombudsman is offering up to six internship positions. Interns can look forward to gaining valuable work experience and a better understanding of the Chief Ombudsman’s work and commitment to New Zealanders.

Each intern will have a supervised placement within one of the Ombudsman’s teams, and will be the sole intern in their group. This means they’ll receive focused, one-on-one mentorship from their colleagues. The work programmes developed for each internship position include contributing to real pieces of work and clear learning outcomes.

We’re also once again seeking an intern from the disability community. We greatly value the unique perspectives that individuals with lived experiences bring to our work. This also aligns with the Chief Ombudsman’s role under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

The Office of the Ombudsman Kiingitanga/Summer 2024/25 Internship will run for up to 13 weeks between November 2024 and February 2025.

Applications close on 8 September 2024.

If you want to know more about how our interns felt about the whole experience please watch our Kiingitanga and Summer internship videos below.