Job Description
Job DescriptionStart your career right here! We are now accepting applications for our 2026 Winter Internship19-week, paid internship from July to December 2026, with full hours during the semester breaks and part-time hours (15 hours/wk) during the semesterLaunch your Communications career in New Zealand’s largest universityTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityJoin Our Winter 2026 Internship Programme!We are seeking one penultimate-year University of Auckland students to join our Winter 2026 internship programme in the Communications division of our IT Department, Digital Services.About the RoleAs an intern, you will work on impactful projects that benefit our staff and communities while gaining valuable practical experience. This is an opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world scenarios and develop essential soft skills, such as communication, public speaking, and relationship-building.Key Responsibilities:Enhance our local comms intranet, the central hub for all digital services-related information, including department details, events, staff stories, and services.Support the Communication and Events Manager in various initiatives.Collaborate with the wider team to gather and develop engaging content, including staff achievements, celebrations, and personal stories.Assist with internal communications planning, helping to structure and present content in a clear, accessible, and audience-focused way.Join us and make a real impact while preparing for a successful career in Communications!
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Youll be in your penultimate (second to last) year in a bachelors degree (or higher) at the University of Auckland.You must be available for the onsite internship from July 2026 until December 2026.You will have built a basic foundation of comms-related skills, either through your studies, work experience, hobbies, volunteering, participating in competitions or personal projects.Youll be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills that make you a customer service star.Youll have a hunger to learn, and to get involved in meaningful projects that will drive forward your personal development.
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