Thank you for your interest in the programme.

Applications for the 2026–27 Summer Internship Programme closed on 8 May 2026.

Any late submissions will be retained on file, and we will be in touch when applications open for next year’s programme.

We appreciate your time and look forward to connecting with you in the future.

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

Nau mai, haere mai to the TupuToa Application Form

Thank you for your interest in joining one of our TupuToa Programmes.

Our programmes are designed to support Māori and Pacific tauira to thrive with our partner organisations.

Before you start

To complete this application you will be required to upload the following documents:

CV: your most recent and updated CV (templates provided on our resource page)
Proof of Māori or Pacific descent: Letter of whakapapa, iwi / village confirmation via a letter from a
kaumatua/elder/senior family member
Academic transcripts - to verify your GPA

Important notes:

This application will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.

Please take the time and effort to complete your application thoroughly and thoughtfully to give yourself the best chance.

While we aim to place tauira in roles aligned to their interest, TupuToa cannot guarantee internships in specific

organisations, roles or locations.

Placement decisions depend on partner availability and selection processes.

Māori and Pacific Descent (Eligibility)

This programme is designed for tauira of Māori and Pacific descent.

Please select the option that best describes your whakapapa:

Are you of Māori or Pacific descent? *

Note: Proof of Māori or Pacific descent: Letter of whakapapa, iwi / village confirmation via a letter from a kaumatua/elder.

(Required – to be submitted in Section 7)

GENERAL INFORMATION

First Name *

Last Name *

Primary Ethnicity *

Please select the name(s) of your Iwi: *

Please tell us your Village(s):

Phone *

Email *

Residency Status *

Are you a Manaaki Scholar? *

Gender *

Pronouns *

Current Address (Suburb and City) *

If different from your current address, what is your hometown address (Suburb and City)

Have you previously applied to our programme before? *

Please let us know if there are any impairments or disabilities that may affect your completion of task expected in a full -time internship. Are there any other supports you would like us to know about to help you succeed?

ACADEMIC INFOMATION

Please enter your current GPA. This information will be shared with our partner as some roles require specific skills and a minimum GPA.

Please select your GPA grade: *

Transcript Upload (Required – to be submitted in Section 9)

If you do not believe that your GPA is a fair reflection of your academic ability, please tell us why in 150 words.

EDUCATION AND ASPIRATIONS

Are you in your penultimate (second to last year) of study? *

Tertiary Institution *

What level of education are you currently studying towards? (If you are not currently studying, select the highest level of education you have completed.) *

What is your area of study? *

Please specify what undergraduate degree(s) are you undertaking / have you undertaken: *

Please specify your major(s): *

Please specify your minor(s) if applicable:

Expected year to complete your studies: *

Expected month to complete your studies: *

If you are in your final year of study, would you like to be considered for graduate roles?

CAREER ASPIRATIONS & INTERNSHIP PREFERENCES

Tell us about your career aspirations. *

What skills, experiences, or strengths you would bring to an internship? *

What is your preferred industry or role? *

Are you available to undertake a full-time internship for 12 weeks (Nov-Feb)? Please note, the internships are full-time opportunities. *

Which regions are you available to undertake an internship in the following locations: *

Are you open to discussing relocation for a role? *

Do you intend to undertake any studies over the summer? *

If yes, please tell us more (number of papers, full-time status, etc.)

Would you like to be considered for a virtual internship during the inter semester break (July)?

COMMUNITY, CULTURE & LEADERSHIP

TupuToa values tauira who are connected to and contribute to their communities.

Please select any that apply:

Church / faith-based involvement

Sports participation (player, coach, volunteer)

Cultural groups (e.g. kapa haka, dance, language groups)

Student associations or collectives

Volunteering or community service

Other (please specify)

Please tell us about any leadership roles, community involvement, or cultural responsibilities or values that are important to you.

Do you speak any languages other than English? If yes, please specify :

EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS

Emergency Contact Name *

Emergency Contact Relationship *

Emergency Contact Phone *

Emergency Contact Email *

MEDICAL HISTORY

Do you require assistance due to disability? *

Yes

Please note any medical conditions we should be made aware of?

UPLOADS

Please attach your most recent and updated CV. *

PDF, DOC/DOCX, XLS/CSV, JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF

Please upload your Proof of Māori/ Pacific descent. *

PDF, DOC/DOCX, XLS/CSV, JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF

Please upload your academic transcipt. *

PDF, DOC/DOCX, XLS/CSV, JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF

REPORTING & PERMISSION REQUEST

How did you hear about us?

Do you intend to apply for other internship opportunities outside of the TupuToa programme?

If you selected 'Yes', please provide details of other opportunities you have applied to. We partner with several organisations and this information may allow us to endorse your other applications if applicable.

Do you have any criminal convictions, other than convictions you are not required to disclose under the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004 New Zealand? *

This information is confidential and used only to assess eligibility for internships with partner organisations. Providing false or misleading information may affect your application outcome.

I consent to drug and alcohol testing if required by a partner organisation. *

If I am successful, I agree to the TupuToa Talent Release and Intern Agreement. *

Talent Release and Intern Agreement: Talent release and Intern agreement 26.pdf

I agree to TupuToa’s Privacy Policy and consent to my information being shared with partner organisations for internship matching purposes. *