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CIEE Summer Global Internship in Auckland, New Zealand (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Model: Affiliate Language of Instruction: English
Class Status: 2 - Sophomore, 3 - Junior, 4 - Senior Program Type: Internship
Minimum GPA: 2.5 Housing: Apartment, Homestay
Academic Partner: CIEE
Program Description:

Summer Global Internship

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

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Program Overview

Spend your summer gaining valuable real-world work experience and broadening your global perspective with an internship in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city and cultural hub. In Auckland, you’ll immerse yourself in New Zealand's innovative, creative, and balanced work culture while exploring internship opportunities tailored to your professional goals through CIEE. Internship placements span various sectors, including the environment, media, technology, tourism, business, and more. Outside your work hours, spend your free time learning about New Zealand’s rich Maori culture and exploring Auckland’s stunning natural landscapes.

Auckland's multicultural community is the perfect setting to develop cross-cultural skills, hone your hard and soft skills, and discover how the city’s natural wonders inspire environmental appreciation. International interns in Auckland will make lasting global connections with peers and industry partners and experience the kind of personal growth that lasts a lifetime.

While internships are competitive, CIEE will help you navigate the interview process to set you up for success. Our staff will offer constructive resume revisions, provide you with the tools to succeed in your interview, and ensure you are placed with the right opportunity. We have your back every step of the way!

Unique Experiences

Take a ferry to Waiheke Island

and explore its beautiful beaches, vineyards, and art galleries

Participate in a guided tour of Orakei Marae

where you can learn about Maori traditional customs, arts, and performances

Walk on a volcano

like Rangitoto or Mount Eden, where you can see panoramic views of Auckland's cityscape

Learn more about Auckland

Activities

  • Learn about New Zealand's cultural and natural history from Auckland Museum, where you will observe Maori artifacts, Pacific Island exhibits, and interactive displays
  • Explore Auckland's waterfront, where you can find restaurants, cafés, shops, entertainment options, and the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge
  • Visit Piha Beach on Auckland's west coast, known for its black sand, rugged beauty, and excellent surfing conditions
  • Hike in the Waitakere Ranges, just to the west of Auckland, where you can walk through lush rainforests, discover picturesque waterfalls, and enjoy panoramic views of the coastline
  • Visit the Auckland Zoo, the first zoo in the world to be accredited as “carboNZeroCertTM” certified in 2013
  • Shop and eat out in Ponsonby neighborhood, known for its boutique shops, cafés, bars, and restaurants
  • Take a ferry to Devonport, a charming seaside village with Victorian architecture, boutique shops, cafés, and galleries; see views of Auckland from the top of Mount Victoria
  • Visit Middle earth, the Lord of the Ring’s Hobbiton, where fantasy became reality on screen

Professional Development

  • Maximize your potential with personalized resume tips and master the art of interviewing with guidance from our local staff for succeeding in your first contacts with your potential internship hosts
  • Learn outside of the classroom and work through site visits to corporations and small companies, participating in industry networking events, and expanding your knowledge through lectures by expert guest speakers
  • Embark on a transformative journey by joining our Academic Course, designed to equip you with the essential tools and skills needed for your exciting international work experience

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • One-week orientation – an introduction to Arabic culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

Questions?

Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 02/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission 06/17/2025 08/10/2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.