The internship is for final year New Zealand undergraduate students, graduate students and recent graduates who have or are studying towards a degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
The internship is scheduled for three months commencing in November or December 2024, with the dates to be settled after the selection process.
The intern will be given meaningful work relevant to their area of study and a mentoring supervisor who will be assigned to monitor the intern’s professional development.
The purpose of the Foundation's internship programme is to provide New Zealand tertiary students with an experience of working in a business environment in Asia to gain a better understanding of the people, places and culture of the host country.
Applications close 5pm, 8 August 2024
About Air New Zealand Japan
Air New Zealand is New Zealand's flag carrying airline with a strong reputation for safety and service.
With a dedicated team of over 30 staff in Tokyo, Air New Zealand provides an important service connecting New Zealand and Japan.
Air New Zealand’s office is located in the heart of Japan’s capital city, Tokyo
What the intern will do
The intern will support Air New Zealand Tokyo's marketing team to produce and publish high quality marketing outputs, including digital content, offline content, presentations and campaign reports that are on brand, accurate and compelling.
Tasks may include, but are not restricted to, supporting the marketing team to:
- deliver brand programmes that drive awareness of Air New Zealand, such as safety videos and global marketing campaigns
- ensure marketing and communications collateral aligns with Air New Zealand brand guidelines
- liaise with third-party corporates (e.g. Tourism NZ) to plan and deliver joint-venture marketing activities
- implement online activities such as planning of website/EDM (electronic direct mail), artwork production for digital activities
- liaise with sales/commercial team members to engage with Japanese travel agencies
support the delivery of effective PR activities, including media releases and other media-related activities - implement Air New Zealand and joint venture events targeting trade, media and consumers
- plan social media activities.
Eligibilty
To be eligible, applicants must:
- be New Zealand citizens or have permanent resident status
- have basic Japanese language skills
- be final year New Zealand undergraduate students, graduate students or recent graduates who have or are studying towards a degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
- be in good health.
Who we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
- have basic Japanese language skills
- be adaptable, mature, reliable and resilient
- be interested in a job in business, communications or marketing
- be interested in a career involving Japan or the wider Asia region
- have a can do attitude.
What's covered
The Foundation will cover the cost of accommodation and most living costs.
Air New Zealand will cover return flights and a meal subsidy on work days.
The intern will be required to:
- contribute $500 of their own funds to cover some living expenses while offshore
- take out appropriate travel insurance (subsidised by the Foundation).
The Foundation and Air New Zealand will jointly deliver pastoral care to provide for the intern’s professional development and overall welfare.
Terms and conditions
Interns are expected participate in Foundation professional development activities and networking events after they return and seek opportunities to share their internship experience. Sharing your experience with others is an important part of this initiative as it enlightens others about the Foundation, the internship programme and developments in Asia.
Successful applicants will be required to agree to the standard Terms and Conditions for Asia New Zealand Foundation funding recipients.
Reporting requirements
Foundation interns are expected to write a 600-word article (with accompanying photos) on their internship that will appear on the Foundation’s website (to be submitted during the internship) and write a final three-page report evaluating the internship experience at the end of the programme.
How to apply
To apply, please fill in our online application form.
You will need to upload a copy of:
- your cv
- your academic transcript
- a cover letter outlining your motivation for applying.
Applications must be submitted by 5pm, 8 August 2024
Key dates
- Applications must be submitted by 5pm, 8 August 2024.
- Shortlisted applicants will be notified by late September.
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an in-person or online panel interview to select the successful candidate.
- The successful candidate will be advised by early October.
- All selected interns will be supported to attend a group induction day in Auckland in late November 2024.
- The internship is scheduled for three months commencing in November or December 2024, with the exact dates to be settled after the selection process.
Questions
If you have a question about the internships, please first check our 'What you need to know' page.
If your question is not answered there, email the Foundation’s project officer (internships) Joyce Bonde: jbonde@asianz.org.nz.