Over time, the programme will produce a powerful, national network of Māori and Pasifika business leaders who excel in their careers, who demonstrate deep-seated cultural intelligence, and who are strongly connected to their cultures and their communities.
A TupuToa internship will—
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equip you to succeed in the corporate sector and provide you with a range of tools and skills to enable you to perform well during your internship;
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teach you to embrace your culture and to enjoy the benefits and advantages it gives you in the world of work;
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provide you with training and development to prepare you for wider leadership responsibilities in your family and community settings; and
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create an environment of sustained support to enable you to fulfil your career aspirations and to become a leader in business and the community.
To be eligible to become a TupuToa intern, you must be—
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Of Māori or Pasifika descent
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In your penultimate or final year of study
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Studying a bachelor’s degree or higher
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Studying at tertiary
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Commitment to work full time over the summer break, and interested in pursuing a career in the corporate, community or government sector
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A New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Resident.