FHSS Internship

Studying at our university offers exciting opportunities to include work-integrated learning and industry engagement into your degree.

Judy Davis in the RNZ studio.Consolidate your academic learning, enhance your ability to transition into the workforce, and make your own networks and connections in a potential career field through our Internship programme (FHSS302).

Weekly workshops will give you an opportunity to develop generic skills employers are seeking and help your career planning.
Interested students and host organisations should contact fhss-internships@vuw.ac.nz for more information.

Course information

FHSS302 is a 20 point course which is assessed on a pass/fail basis. Information on the timetable, assessment, and dates for FHSS302 can be found on Course Finder. The course is limited entry, and students from all Victoria University of Wellington undergraduate degrees can apply.

This course consists of the internship (80–100 hours) as well as workshops, readings, and assignments. You will have opportunities to reflect on, share, and discuss what you have learned in the workplace.

For advice on fitting this course into your programme of study, contact your student success adviser in your Tītoko—Centre for Student Success team.

Your internship

If your application for entry to the course is successful, the internships coordinator will work with you to identify a suitable project and organisation for your internship. You will then work with your host to create a detailed plan for the internship, which we will refer to throughout the trimester. The internship coordinator will provide support and advice throughout your internship.

During your time at your host organisation you will be working on a range of tasks with guidance from your workplace supervisor. Past internship projects have involved event planning, policy research and analysis, marketing and communications, social media, writing articles, database management, video production, volunteer coordination, and community engagement.

In class, and in your assignments, we will reflect on and discuss the work you are doing, and how this may relate to your future study and career plans.

Student profiles

Caitlin Venus

Caitlin Venus

Caitlin’s internship was with the Council for International Development (CID), a charity that oversees international development programmes.
Scott walks purposefully past the Beehive.

Scott White

Scott’s internship was with Motu Economic and Public Policy Research.
Alex smiles just past the camera.

Alex Barrow

Alex’s internship was with Lucire, a global fashion magazine based in Wellington.

Hear more about Internships from Alex who worked on a project with the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs and Jayna who completed her internship with the University’s careers and employment team.

Host organisations

Our partner organisations include a range of businesses, government departments, charitable organisations, community and volunteer groups, NGOs, and cultural and sporting organisations throughout Wellington.

Below is a list of some of the organisations we have worked with. If your organisation is interested in hosting an intern, contact fhss-internships@vuw.ac.nz

  • Adam Art Gallery
  • AFS New Zealand
  • Alexander Turnbull Library
  • All Good Organics
  • Alliance Française Wellington
  • Anglican Chaplaincy
  • Arts Access Aotearoa
  • Business Events Wellington / WellingtonNZ
  • Capital Magazine
  • Conductive Education Wellington Trust
  • Council for International Development
  • Creative Commons
  • Department of Conservation
  • Department of Internal Affairs
  • Double Denim
  • Environmental Protection Authority
  • Film for Change
  • Footnote
  • French Film Festival
  • Fulbright New Zealand
  • Holocaust Centre of New Zealand
  • Hui E!
  • Human Rights Measurement Initiative
  • Inspiring Stories
  • Lucire—The global fashion magazine
  • Māori Pasifika Outreach Team (Victoria University of Wellington)
  • Maritime New Zealand
  • Ministry for Women
  • Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
  • Ministry of Education
  • Ministry of Social Development
  • Motu Economic and Public Policy Research
  • Museum of New Zealand/Te Papa Tongarewa (National Services Te Paerangi)
  • Neonatal Trust/Ideas Shop
  • New Zealand Book Council
  • New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO
  • New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
  • NZ Psychological Society
  • NZonScreen
  • Oxfam New Zealand
  • Pirate and Queen
  • Platform Charitable Trust
  • PlayShop Performance Company
  • Radio New Zealand
  • Read NZ Te Pou Muramura
  • Red Cross New Zealand
  • Restorative Justice Aotearoa
  • Rights Intelligence/HRMI
  • Save the Children
  • Sexual Abuse Prevention Network
  • SOUNZ Centre for NZ Music
  • Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa
  • Te Papa Tongarewa (Museum of New Zealand)
  • The Dowse Art Museum
  • Toitūroa Sustainability Victoria University of Wellington
  • UnionAID
  • United Nations Women Aotearoa NZ
  • Verve—The Event Agency
  • Victoria University of Wellington Student Health
  • Volunteering New Zealand
  • VUW International Office
  • Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa
  • Wellington City Council
  • Wellington University International
  • YEA - Youth Employability Aotearoa