The successful intern will be placed in the Alternergy office in central Manila. They will join a team engaged in activities ranging from renewable energy research and technical assessment to understanding the economics of the energy sector in the Philippines.
The successful candidate will be given a specific project or meaningful work to do. A mentoring supervisor will be assigned to monitor the intern’s professional development and overall welfare.
The purpose of the internship programme is to provide New Zealand tertiary students with an experience of working in a business environment in Asia in order to gain a better understanding of the people, place and culture of the host country.
Applications closed 15 August 2024
About Alternergy
The Philippines is a place of abundant natural resources and unique biodiversity. It is also one of the countries that is most susceptible to climate change.
Developing projects across the country, Alternergy focuses on helping the Philippines achieve its renewable energy potential through the development of wind, solar, and run-of-river hydro power projects.
Alternergy has a “quadruple bottom line philosophy” prioritizing profitability, carbon reduction, host community benefits, and employee fulfillment.
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- New Zealand citizens or permanent residents
- in good health
- due to complete at least four years of tertiary study by November 2024.
Who we're looking for
The successful intern will be:
- adaptable, mature, reliable and resilient
- willing to experience a Filipino working environment and renewable energy sector.
Ideal candidates will have an interest in the national culture of the Philippines, be interested in pursuing a career involving Southeast Asia and aspire to develop their capacity for working in cross-cultural environments.
What you'll do
The successful candidate will be given a specific project or meaningful work to do. A mentoring supervisor will be assigned to monitor the intern’s professional development and overall welfare.
The intern will have the opportunity to:
- assist in the planning and implementation of new renewable energy sites and projects
- conduct market research on developments relevant to the company’s work
- assist on onsite/offsite activities/events.
What's covered
The Asia New Zealand Foundation will cover the cost of:
- return airfares
- accommodation
- visas
- a modest stipend to cover living expenses.
The intern will be required to contribute NZ$500 towards their living expenses and take out appropriate travel insurance (subsidised by the Foundation).
Alternergy will assist with identifying suitable accommodation to ensure the intern lives appropriately during their internship.
The Asia New Zealand Foundation and Alternergy will jointly deliver pastoral care and introduce the intern to public and private sector networks in the Philippines.
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, 15 August 2024
Key dates
- Applications closed 15 August 2024.
- Shortlisted applicants will be notified by mid- September 2024.
- 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 2024.
- All selected interns will be supported to attend a group induction day in Auckland in late November 2024.
- The internship will take place between November 2024 and February 2025.
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.