Manage a two-journey internship program across hotel operations for Māori and Pacific youth

Māori And Pacific Youth Scholarship

Kia ora, Talofa lava, and warm Pacific greetings!

The Jhunjhunwala family in conjunction with Hind Management is proud to offer the Māori and Pacific Youth Scholarship in 2025. An initiative aimed at attracting Māori and Pacific Youth who are not currently in paid employment, education or training, providing exciting hands-on experience in hotel operations.

Internships include experience with customer service & hotel sustainability, while nurturing confidence, connection and leadership skills and encouraging further studies in Hospitality with paid hourly wage, travel stipend and a cash incentive upon completion.

The Role | Te Mahi

On offer is the choice of two internships: Te Aranuku and Te Ararangi. Carried out in one of Sudima's seven Hotels, locations including Auckland CBD or South Auckland, Rotorua, Kaikōura, Christchurch and Queenstown.

Te Aranuku (Focused Journey)

  • Intakes in February and October
  • 3 months focused in one department
  • $25 hourly wage
  • 20-30 hours per week (flexible around family/study commitments)
  • Ideal for candidates seeking a foundation for further studies or work leading to specialisation area.
  • Interns choose one department. Options include Rooms Division, Food & Beverage or Culinary (Kitchen) Department.

Te Ararangi (Full Circle Journey)

  • Commencing from October 2025
  • Six month job rotation internship
  • $25 Hourly wage
  • 20-30 hours per week, (flexible around family/study commitments)
  • Ideal for candidates seeking a foundation for further studies or work leading to Hotel Management.
  • Interns rotate through hotel departments experiencing: Rooms Division - Front Office, Administration, Housekeeping, and Culinary Division - Food & Beverage, Bar, Kitchen
  • Interns will have the opportunity to shadow a leader in the final weeks.

Who We Are - Ko Wai Mātou

Hind Management builds, operates and manages high performing award-winning hotels, restaurants, bar and spas. As industry leaders in social and environmental responsibility, we run a sustainable business model that takes the well-being of our people and planet seriously.

At Hind Management we believe 'We Are all Valued - He Kura te Tangata', our success is a direct reflection of our people and our company culture. We live and breathe Manaakitanga, hospitality is at the heart of all that we do. Our brand portfolio is one of the most accessible in New Zealand, which comes from our belief in empathy, understanding and accommodating differences. Hind Management has recently been awarded HRD's Five Star Employer of Choice Award for 2019, 2022 and 2024

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