A Summer Internship Programme at Te Pūtea Matua
Are you ready to turn your studies into real-world experience? Here’s the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
About Us:
Te Pūtea Matua offers an exciting Summer Internship Programme where you'll become part of a whānau | family of dedicated professionals making crucial decisions that impact the ōhanga | economy, enhancing the lives of everyone in Aotearoa. Our mission is to enable people, communities, and businesses to thrive today and in the future. We have opportunities for internships across all four groups – Money, Financial Stability, Enterprise Services and Operations.
What We Offer:
From day one, your mahi | work will be meaningful. You'll dive right in, contributing to our efforts because we believe that your unique perspective is your greatest asset. At Te Pūtea Matua, you won't get lost in the crowd; we’re small enough to feel like a whānau yet part of one of the world's most trusted and respected central banks. You become one of us as you network with our Graduates, industry professionals, and clients.
During your internship, you will have your own project, providing you with an insider’s view of the inner workings of a central bank and ensuring you have fun along the way.
Our Values:
We celebrate differences and new perspectives. Diversity fuels our best mahi and drives our innovation and growth. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti, and Tikanga Māori, and we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion in everything we do.
Is This You?
You are currently studying economics, commerce, finance, law, mathematics, data analytics or a related field.
You will be entering your final year of undergraduate study in 2027 or pursuing a postgraduate qualification.
Ideally planning to graduate at the end of 2027
Available to work full-time mid-November to mid-February in Pōneke | Wellington.
You are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
How to Apply:
Does this sound like the right fit for you? To find out more, please view the intern position description, or for specific enquiries, contact us at [email protected].
When applying, please include the following documents to help us process your application quickly:
Your University transcript (an unofficial version is acceptable)
A cover letter outlining why you think you'll be a great fit for our programme
Your CV detailing any work experience
The completed Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua Application Form. This document is really important and we love to read your answers. Please take the time to think about your motivations to apply for the role, your community involvement and any awards or achievements that show us who are you.
Ready to imagine a brighter future? Apply online by Thursday 10th September. Whilst acknowledging the growing use of AI, we kindly ask that the information you provide authentically represents you.
Skills Required
- Currently studying economics, commerce, finance, law, mathematics, data analytics, or a related field
- Entering the final year of undergraduate study in 2027 or pursuing a postgraduate qualification
- Planning to graduate at the end of 2027
- Available to work full-time from mid-November to mid-February
- Able to work in Pōneke/Wellington
- New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
What We Do
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua is New Zealand’s central bank. Toitū Te, Toitū Te Ōranga - we enable economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We have a clear goal – to create an environment that fosters the overall economic wellbeing of the country and the living standards of all New Zealanders so that we, and generations to come, continue to enjoy this great country. Our mandates are: - maintaining low and stable consumer price inflation while contributing to maximum sustainable employment; - promoting and maintaining a sound and efficient financial system; - meeting the cash needs of the public; - and providing robust payment and settlement services for New Zealand’s financial institutions.
