Intern Introduction Manual

There are many opportunities for students at the graduate level to work on NZTRI projects. Under certain circumstances we may consider exceptional undergraduate students who have research interest closely aligned with projects NZTRI is working on. The following information and examples show how you can become part of our research team and how the opportunities we provide can enhance your educational experience. In busy times there will also be available temporary work as a research assistant. Please contact us if you are interested in working or studying with the NZTRI.

We provide a supportive and resourced environment in which students can work towards and complete a research project. Depending on the requirement of your university, you can work on a range of NZTRI projects, or focus on completing a research project that is of mutual interest to your studies and NZTRI. This means you are fulfilling the requirements of your university while you are working on a NZTRI funded project. We benefit from your skills and enthusiasm for conducting tourism research. Our students and staff also benefit from interaction with people in the same field around the world.

We take a multi-disciplinary perspective to managing the problems and prospects of tourism development. You do not have to be a tourism student to work with us. For example you might be studying information technology, management, marketing, geography, anthropology, sociology, economics, environmental and resource management.

If you have any enquiries regarding internships, please have a look at 'before you arrive' or contact Suzanne Histen via email suzanne.histen@aut.ac.nz