Communications Intern

Start your career right here!  We are now accepting applications for our 2026 Winter Internship 

• 19-week, paid internship from July to December 2026, with full hours during the semester breaks and part-time hours (15 hours/wk) during the semester 

• Launch your Communications career in New Zealand’s largest university 

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity 

Join 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 Role 

As 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! 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer 

This programme offers: 

• An opportunity to gain hands-on experience and kick-start your career in Communications 
• A chance to try out a potential future career path to see if you like it and in the process, find out more about the breadth of potential careers in this industry. 
• A competitive salary $55,634  per annum pro-rata 
• A supportive programme to develop soft and employability skills that will serve you throughout your career 

In addition, the University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through: 

• Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance 
• Career development programmes 

For more information, please visit our Staff Benefits page.  

He kōrero mōu | About you 

• You’ll be in your penultimate (second to last) year in a bachelor’s 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. 
• You’ll be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills that make you a customer service star. 
• You’ll have a hunger to learn, and to get involved in meaningful projects that will drive forward your personal development. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply  

Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of Sunday, 24th May 2026 and include:  

• an up-to-date CV  
• a cover letter outlining your interest in applying for the programme  
• Your university transcript (unofficial transcript is fine) – please note that we are not looking at your grades but the kinds of papers you may have taken. We do not have a grade-based entry requirement.  

Please note that this programme is only open to University of Auckland students.  

As we do not use AI for screening or psychometric testing, we will be using your cover letter to assist us in longlisting, so we encourage you to be as authentic as possible and be mindful when using AI.  

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz