Early In Careers

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education is committed to supporting young people through internship and graduate opportunities that will help kick-start a career in your chosen profession. We’re excited to give young people the chance to gain valuable experience and contacts!

You’ll be working on real projects with experienced colleagues who’ll support you to develop your skills and knowledge and make the most of your time with us. By working at Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, you will have the opportunity to support improved outcomes for ākonga | learners, whānau and families, communities and wider Aotearoa.

This is a professional space that’s all about bringing your whole selves to work and prioritises your learning and development. Learn more about our ‘Early in Career' opportunities below.

Psychology Internship Programme

The Ministry of Education Psychology Internship Programme provides an opportunity for postgraduate students to develop the skills needed to make a real difference in the lives of ākonga, whānau, and communities across Aotearoa.

This programme supports the next generation of psychologists by offering hands-on experience in educational settings, underpinned by cultural responsiveness, collaboration, and evidence-based practice.

Find out more about our internship programme by clicking the link below.

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Graduate Policy Programme

Every year, we recruit a new cohort of Graduate Policy Analysts to join Te Pou Kaupapahere, our extensive community of policy professionals/colleagues

As a Graduate Policy Analyst at Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education, you'll be part of an 18-month development programme which will kick-start your career in policy.

Find out more about our graduate programme by clicking the link below.

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Job Title	Job Category	Location	Job Type
Job Title	Job Category	Location	Job Type	Reset
Early Intervention Teacher Early Intervention Teacher Napier, NZ 16 Apr 2025	Education and Training	Napier, NZ	Permanent
Psychologist Psychologist North Shore City, NZ 16 Apr 2025	Education and Training	North Shore City, NZ	Permanent
Psychologist Psychologist Nelson, NZ 18 Apr 2025	Education and Training	Nelson, NZ	Permanent
Special Education Advisor Special Education Advisor Dunedin, NZ 17 Apr 2025	Education and Training	Dunedin, NZ	Permanent
Early Intervention Teacher Early Intervention Teacher Christchurch, NZ 25 Apr 2025	Education and Training	Christchurch, NZ	Permanent
Psychologist Psychologist Whangarei, NZ 15 Apr 2025	Education and Training	Whangarei, NZ	Permanent
Special Education Advisor Special Education Advisor Whangarei, NZ 15 Apr 2025	Education and Training	Whangarei, NZ	Permanent
Special Education Advisor Special Education Advisor Manukau, NZ +1 more… 23 Apr 2025	Education and Training	Manukau, NZ +1 more…	Permanent
Psychologist Psychologist Dunedin, NZ 17 Apr 2025	Education and Training	Dunedin, NZ	Permanent
Psychologist Psychologist Christchurch, NZ 7 Apr 2025	Education and Training	Christchurch, NZ	Fixed Term
Psychologist Psychologist Christchurch, NZ 16 Apr 2025	Education and Training	Christchurch, NZ	Fixed Term