Hato Hone St John
"Interns have contributed greatly to the overall work I do and for me, the PACE programme has worked REALLY well"
John Ray
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead
First time intern host, S2 2022
The PACE Internship Programme is a Work Integrated Learning programme. PACEis available to students from any degree from across the University. Students are encouraged to bring a fresh perspective, "next-gen know how" and innovative approaches to your workplace or organisation.
PACEinterns can offer expertise in a wide range of areas including (but not limited to):
Students accepted into PACE internship programmes work for a business or organisation for 70 or 140 hours in relation to a specific project. Whilst most internships are based in Christchurch, internships in other parts of New Ҷֱ and globally can be arranged.
There are three intakes each year:
Students typically work for one or two days per week over a 15 week semester period (as mutually agreed). The Summer period is condensed into either a 5-week or 10 week period.
Each internship has measurable milestones and agreed-uponoutcomes that suit you and your organisation. Alongside the internship, students attend workshops which help students to reflect on what they are learning, and focus on their personal and professional development.
Interns can:
We work with businesses, community and voluntary organisations, local and central government, NGOs and cultural and sporting organisations. We can work with you to develop individual internships or facilitate larger group internships.
In taking on a PACE intern, you are helping shape tomorrow's leaders. Your input becomes an integral part of a student's transition from university to the workplace. And sometimes - your intern may even become your employee upon graduation.