Environmental

Scholarship:

MHV Water www.mhvwater.nz
How many on offer?

1 annually 
Criteria:

Open to those whānau studying in penultimate year or third year of a double degree (at time of application).
Disciplines include:  Environmental Sciences/Management, Earth Science, Resource and Content Management, Water Engineering
What do I get?
  • 1 year of personal, professional and cultural development opportunities
  • Summer internship opportunity at MHV Water, Ashburton (and Christchurch)
  • Financial payment direct to recipient
Where can I intern?
  • MHV Water offices in Ashburton (and Christchurch)

Scholarship:

Matakahi (Ngāi Tahu Holdings)
How many on offer?

Up to 15 annually
Criteria:

Open to those whānau studying in penultimate year or third year of a double degree (at time of application).
Disciplines include: Environmental Management, AgriScience, Agribusiness
What do I get?
  • 2 years of personal, professional and cultural development opportunities
  • Summer internship opportunities within Ngāi Tahu Commercial Businesses and/or external Business Partners (see below)
  • Financial support for fees
  • Professional and cultural development fund
Where can I intern?

Internal Ngāi Tahu Businesses that support this Scholarship include:

  • Ngāi Tahu Farming

How do I register my interest?

Step One:

Register with Pūreirei

Please register with the entry level platform in our Te Pou Here talent database, Pūreirei. 

Pūreirei is the gateway to discover scholarships and other entry level opportunities available to you as Ngāi Tahu. Connect with a mentor for personalised support with your application and navigating first career steps with confidence.

Step Two:

Email your name, contact details and the opportunity of interest, to: [email protected] 

Step Three:

Ka Rawe. We’ll provide the link to your opportunity of choice when it becomes available in February 2025.

Stay tuned!