New Zealand WIE 2025

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New Zealand is an innovative, globally-connected country, and the economic powerhouse of the Southern Hemisphere. It is ranked first in the world for ease of doing business. Its economy is bolstered by a thriving real estate sector as well as strong financial and professional service sectors. As an English-speaking country, many Central Asian students travel to New Zealand to learn English. The country's well-preserved natural wondrous landscape has also attracted millions of visitors worldwide every year.

Location:	Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington
Duration:	Bloom of Youth 31 May 2025 – 12 July 2025 (6 weeks) 12 July 2025 – 23 August 2025 (6 weeks)
Compensation:	Unpaid
Programme fee:	HKD38,300 (6 weeks) (Early bird deadline with HKD 3,500 discount: 30 November 2024)
Inclusive items:	Accommodation (shared apartment/homestay/student residence), airport pick-up
Visa requirement:	Working Holiday Visa Note: Students have to bear the cost of visa application
Financial assistance from GEO:	Offshore WIE Sponsorship (see guidelines)

Application Deadline: 31 December 2024

(The selection process will be conducted on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to make applications before the deadline.)

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Eligibility:

Year 2 or above, full-time students of UGC-funded undergraduate degree programmes
Aged 18 or above with valid travel document
Excellent English communication and writing skills
Highly independent, proactive, and culturally sensitive

Reference Companies and Job Descriptions:
After being nominated to our partnering organisation (The Bloom of Youth) and accepted into the Programme, candidates will be recommended to suitable companies based on your WIE requirements, skills and experiences. Below is a list of sample business sectors and job natures (non-exhaustive). Offer will be subject to employers’ discretion.

Job Code	Location	Business Sector	Job Nature
NZ001	Wellington	NGO / Education	Management / Social Media
NZ002	Auckland	Biotechnology / Engineering	Laboratory
NZ003	Auckland	Biotechnology / Engineering / IT	Development / Data Analysis
NZ004	Christchurch	Engineering	Development
NZ005	Wellington	NGO / Education	Event Management
NZ006	Auckland	Environment	Research / Project Development
NZ007	Auckland	Food Safety / Engineering	Project Development
NZ008	Auckland	Fashion	Market Research / Social Media / Sales and Marketing
NZ009	Auckland	Fashion	E-commerce / Social Media
NZ010	Auckland	Marketing	Digital Marketing / Social Media / Project Management
NZ011	Auckland	Building Engineering	Surveying / Architecture
NZ012	Auckland	Journalism and Media	Marketing
NZ013	Auckland	Art and Design / Journalism and Media	Graphic Design
NZ014	Auckland	PR and Marketing	Survey analysis / Client and sector research
NZ015	Wellington	Aviation	Aviation
NZ016	Auckland	Engineering / Surveying / Building	Engineering / Surveying / Building
NZ017	Auckland	Science / Biotechnology	Biotechnology / Data collection

Accommodation:

Student residence or shared apartment
Accommodation will be allocated according to room availability and student’s work location.

General Application and Selection Procedures:

Financial Assistance from GEO:

A. Offshore WIE Sponsorship (OWS) (NOT applicable for virtual internship):

Year 2 or above, full-time students of UGC-funded undergraduate degree programmes
WIE endorsement from the academic department will be required

For further details on OWS eligibility, requirements, and application procedures, please visit the website.

B. Hardship Allowance (NOT applicable for virtual internship):

Students with proven financial difficulties can apply for a Hardship Allowance to support expenses incurred in offshore WIE.

For detailed eligibility and application procedures, please see the guidelines on the website.

C. Learning Incentive:

Students will receive a cash incentive (HK$2,300) for their efforts in maximising the WIE learning opportunities.

Enquiries:
Miss Phoebe SHEK
Email: wie.nonlocal@polyu.edu.hk
Tel: 3400 3200