The New Zealand Institute of Intelligence Professionals Internship Programme
Are you interested in helping keep New Zealand safe, learning about intelligence work, and improving your analytical and communication skills?
Each year, the Institute offers internships to selected students throughout the country. Successful applicants will be paired with a mentor throughout their term who will guide them during the internship. Interns will be required to assist with organising events, undertake administrative tasks on behalf of the Institute and will be requested to provide a student viewpoint on Institute activities. This is a great opportunity to connect with practitioners from a variety of agencies in the Intelligence Community, as well as gain valuable experience and understanding of organisational management. Although mentors will likely be based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch, we welcome applicants from across Aotearoa.
How to apply
The internships run for 12 months starting each January, with the application window closing this year on 16 November. Each year when the application window opens it will be advertised in our news section, and will be mailed out to all our subscribers. We will also advertise the opportunity on our LinkedIn account. To apply, please send your CV to internships@nziip.org.nz.
Reflections from our previous interns
“This internship has deepened my commitment to pursuing a career at the heart of law and national security”
“Having the opportunity to be involved in a community of professionals across a diverse range of intelligence-related roles in both the public and private sectors and build relationships with its members has been a truly unique experience.”
“Engaging with experts from diverse fields has not only broadened my professional network but also deepened my appreciation for interdisciplinary collaboration.”
What You Can Expect
This is an unpaid, part-time opportunity designed to fit around your studies. The time commitment is flexible, but generally consists of two meetings or events a month with a variety of tasks in between. Selection normally gets advertised in November each year, with the successful applicants starting their internship the following January. Intership terms last for one year.
As an intern, you’ll have the chance to:
- Organise and write minutes for NZIIP Board meetings;
- Support NZIIP regional events;
- Work with Board members to support their portfolios;
- Assist in delivering the Institute’s Annual Conference and Annual Awards Night
- Carry out other tasks as agreed to by the interns and the Board.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re keen to hear from you if you have:
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- A knack for building and maintaining great relationships;
- Great organisational skills;
- A cooperative spirit and a commitment to supporting team outcomes;
- The confidence to take the initiative and drive ideas through to completion;
- An interest in learning about the New Zealand Intelligence Community; and
- Knowledge of Mātauranga Māori and Te Reo (desirable).
Whether you’re looking to build real-world skills, expand your professional network, or explore a future in intelligence, we’ll support you every step of the way.