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Build professional experience in Auckland, one of the world's most liveable cities.

8-24 weeks 5 placements Auckland Private room or Shared apartment$$

Ways to get involved in New Zealand

Here's what our partners are running right now. Pick a placement that looks like a fit and we'll send the current dates and costs.

Why AmeriCorps alumni choose New Zealand

New Zealand is internships only, all based in Auckland. Tracks cover business administration, marketing and communications, graphic design, event management and PR, and tourism and hospitality, so it suits alumni who want résumé-ready work in an English speaking office. You live in student apartments with a private room and cook for yourself. Placements run twelve to twenty-four weeks. Costs sit at the higher end of what we list, so an award offsets a meaningful share of a longer placement.

  • Career tracks in business, marketing, design, events, and tourism
  • Private room in Auckland student apartments
  • English speaking workplaces with supervisor coaching

Placements run through Intern Abroad HQ.

Pricing in New Zealand

These are our partners' published fees for New Zealand, taken from their public fee pages, with the registration fee added in. Your final cost depends on the placement you pick and how long you stay.

Internship fees in New Zealand

Run through Intern Abroad HQ. Internships are longer and include placement sourcing, supervision, and academic credit facilitation.

Auckland · Intern Abroad HQfrom $4,834 for 12 weeks
LengthProgram feePer day
12 weeks$4,834$58
16 weeks$5,904$53
20 weeks$6,864$49
24 weeks$7,824$47
Deposit starting at $499, credited toward your fee
What's included and what's not

What the fee covers

  • Airport pick-up
  • Accommodation
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • Program orientation
  • Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
  • In-country guidance for social and tourist activities
  • Sourcing and securing your internship placement
  • Personalization of your internship plan
  • Coaching from your supervisor
  • Documented portfolio of your experiential learnings
  • Academic credit facilitation
  • International reference letter
  • Certificate of Internship Completion

Not included

  • All meals
  • All in-country transportation
  • Transfer back to the airport at the end of your internship program
  • Visa (if required), flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check
  • Personal spending money for snacks, drinks, public transport, laundry, and leisure activities during your free time.
  • A deposit that ranges from $499-$599 is required to confirm your participation. This is subtracted from the Program Fee total.
  • It is important to note that internships in Auckland do not include meals and interns should budget to cover this Independently. Kitchen facilities are provided in all accommodation for independent meal preparation. An accommodation security deposit of approx. NZ$700 must be paid in-country but this is fully refundable, subject to inspection of the accommodation upon departure and confirmation that there have been no damages.
  • Balance of your Program Fee is due 60 days before your internship start date. The Program Fee payment can also be completed in installments through our Zero-Fee Payment Plan. Learn more.
  • All payments attract a 5% transaction fee to cover international banking fees and currency charges.
  • Terms and Conditions apply.

If you're using your Segal Education Award

Award funds have to go to a Title IV school, so your placement needs to carry academic credit. That required academic credit and enrollment fee starts at $999 and is on top of the program fees above. We'll walk you through it.

Fees change through the year. Ask us for the current New Zealand numbers and we'll confirm them with the partner before you apply.

Alumni stories from New Zealand

AmeriCorps alumni who used their Education Award to go here, in their own words.

Mia during her internship in Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealand · Intern Abroad HQ · 12 weeks

Three months in Auckland: adventure, obstacle, and growth

Spending three months in Auckland, New Zealand was memorable and formative. Both adventure and obstacle influenced my growth, shifting perspectives I had of myself and the country around me. Combining travel with an internship is an experience I would recommend to anyone: you learn through a professional and multicultural lens while pushing the boundaries of your comfort zone.

MiaEvent Management & PR Intern · Auckland, New Zealand

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Common questions about New Zealand

Can I use my Segal Education Award in New Zealand?
Yes. Placements in New Zealand run through partner organizations tied to an accredited Title IV institution, so AmeriCorps alumni can apply the Segal Education Award toward program and travel costs.
How long are placements in New Zealand?
8-24 weeks. Award funding is available for programs up to 6 months.
What kind of work can I do in New Zealand?
We list 5 placements in New Zealand, spanning Arts, Media & Culture, Business & Marketing.

Get the details for New Zealand

Tell us whether you're after a volunteer placement or an internship and we'll send the current options, dates, and a realistic budget for New Zealand, plus how to put your award toward it. No cost, no obligation.

What are you looking for in New Zealand?

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