Position type : Fixed-term, full-timeLocation : InvercargillSalary / Rate : $27.80 per hour Nau mai haere mai, welcome to our award-winning Heath, Safety and Wellbeing Summer Internship programme.
Ma tau rourou, ma taku rourou, ka ora te iwi (with your contribution and my contribution the people will prosper)
Interested in a learning about a career in Health, Safety, and Wellbeing? Gain practical, paid experience in the public sector. Make meaningful contributions to supporting the physical and mental health and safety of Aotearoa New Zealand About the internship programme - Mo te kaupapaOur summer internship programme provides internships across multiple agencies that are located throughout New Zealand working in their corporate health, safety, and wellbeing teams (HSW). This year our cohort will comprise of 13 internship in total across nine host agencies. There is one internship placement on offer in Invercargill.
Please refer to the attached recruitment guide details host agency information.Each internship placement will provide practical work experience and knowledge, working alongside a supportive team which will offer opportunities to contribute to the HSW team's wider work programme and day to day tasks.
The programme runs from 18 November 2024 to the 14 February 2025. Interns will be employed on a fixed-term contract by one of our host agencies.
All interns are expected to work full time (40 hours a week Monday to Friday), for up to 14 weeks. Salary is paid at the living wage rate of $27.
80 per hour. Who are we looking for? - Ko te tangata mo tenei turanga?We do not expect our interns to have any prior health and safety knowledge or experience, however, having relevant study and an interest and open mind in this field is a plus.
To be successful in as a Government Health & Safety Intern, you will :
Be studying in New Zealand for a diploma or undergraduate degree in the following fields : health science, occupational health and safety, health promotion, public health, Pacific and Maori health, global health, psychology, or human resources, environmental science, criminology, or another area of study related to the Health, Safety and Wellbeing intern programme. Be transitioning to their fourth / final year of undergraduate study or graduating, who have completed papers in a related area of study to health, safety, and wellbeing. Demonstrate a keen interest in exploring a career in the Health, Safety and Wellbeing. Demonstrate a good work ethic, is comfortable working on their own and in a team environment. Be available for full time work Monday to Friday from 18 November 2024 to 14 February 2025. Be eligible to live, study and work in New Zealand. How to Apply - Nga ahuatanga hei whakaaroaro : Read the attached position description & recruitment guide to understand the recruitment process, confirm your preferred location and any agency you are particularly interested in. Go to MPI's career portal and create an account so you can : complete the application form, upload CV, cover letter (stating your preferred location(s)and any preferred agencies) and academic transcript (if available). Apply before 11 : 59pm on Sunday, 1 September. We are happy to accommodate any assistance needed as much as possible during any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact Shane Gooch, Senior Talent Acquisition Adviser, for any support required during the application process : shane.
****** any internship programme enquiries, please contact Debbie Bridge, Principal Adviser, Government Health, and Safety : Deborah.
****** or call 022-0134-884. Unsure whether this programme is for you? Why not check out our intern videos, read our interns testimonials or our Summer Intern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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