Volunteer Marine Internship - Summer 25/26

Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust (MTSCT) is looking for a summer Marine Intern in the Auckland region. In your internship role you will be working alongside our Coordinators and helping to support the delivery of Mountains to Sea programmes, such as Experiencing Marine Reserves and Whitebait Connection. You will be a key part of our team and the successful delivery of events. You will receive on-the-job training, gaining valuable skills and experience working in the water and with people. From community days and school programmes to outreach and monitoring, there are a wide variety of opportunities for people in both marine and freshwater spaces.

The Internship role is ideally suited for 2 or 3 days a week over the school term, starting from late September to late December 2025, and recommencing mid-January 2026 to mid-April 2026. Timing is flexible, and working days may vary depending on school bookings and other needs. Some weekend work for Community Snorkel events will also be required.

What's in it for you?

• Experience working in the conservation sector

• Skills to create and deliver conservation programmes

• An understanding of the H&S requirements to work in the marine and freshwater environment.

• Access to a network of other conservation organisations in New Zealand.

• A pathway to new jobs/career opportunities

• Potential to have further training paid for by the trust (such as a PADI freediver certificate or first aid).

• The chance to attend  the MTS wānanga, where all the regions get together for training and networking

• Become a fully endorsed coordinator, allowing you to work anywhere in the country under the MTS banner.

• Increase in-water experience - working underwater, learning weather patterns, rescue skills, etc

• Lots of fun!

SOUND LIKE YOU? 

Please email your application as one PDF file to grac@mountainstosea.org.nz in the following format: 

Subject heading: Internship Application

Attached file name: firstname_lastnameMI.pdf 

Please include: 

• Cover letter (please include your background and experience in the marine/freshwater environment) 

• A resume outlining relevant skills and experience 

• Two relevant referees. 

  
  

The application deadline is Thursday, 5th September at 5 pm.