Ngāti Whakaue Internship Programme 2026/2027

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Holland Beckett, in conjunction with Pukeroa Oruawhata Group, introduced a summer clerk programme in 2022 for students who whakapapa to one of the 6 koromatua of Ngāti Whakaue.

This is a great opportunity for law students who are in their last two years of study to work in one of the Bay of Plenty’s top law firms alongside some of the Bays’ best solicitors.

Our Ngāti Whakaue Internship Programme will run at the same time as our annual summer clerk programme over the university summer holidays. As an intern at Holland Beckett, you will get to experience real-world work, have ongoing technical and soft skill training, meet some great people and have all the benefits of working in a large provincial firm.

Our aim is for each of our interns to have a great summer, get to know our firm, our people and our culture and values.

Benefits

We aim to be an employer of choice for the most talented people.

As a summer intern, on top of a competitive salary, you’ll receive:

• Paid Christmas leave
• Invitations to social events throughout the summer, allowing you to meet other staff and summer interns
• Invitations to team and firmwide Christmas events
• Team community days
• Involvement in our sports teams
• Attendance at professional development/leadership webinars and seminars
• One-on-one time with Partners

Who can apply?

Our 2026/2027 Ngāti Whakaue Internship Programme will be aimed at law students in their penultimate year of study and who can join us as a Law Clerk in February 2028.

Successful applicants will:

• Whakapapa to one of the 6 koromatua of Ngāti Whakaue
• Be in their penultimate year of law school
• Have an acceptable grade point average (please provide your official academic transcript provided by your university, screenshots will not be accepted).
• Have good communication skills
• Be driven, self-motivated and enthusiastic

How to apply

Applications for our 2025/2026 Ngāti Whakaue Internship Programme have now closed.

Applications for our 2026/2027 Ngāti Whakaue Internship Programme will open at 9:00am 23 February 2026. Pre-register here.

Ngāti Whakaue Internship Recruitment Dates

• 23 February 2026: Applications open at 9:00am.
• 23 March 2026: Applications close 12:00pm.
• 24 March 2026: Applications begin to be reviewed.
• 3 April 2026: Applicants will be notified if they have made it to the first stage of our Recruitment Process which is an initial Telephone Interview with one of the People & Culture Team. This is an opportunity to gain clarity around where you are in your study and the ‘why’ behind applying to Holland Beckett. *Please note – you will also need to provide proof that you Whakapapa to one of the 6 koromatua of Ngāti Whakaue. 
• 10 April 2026: Successful applicants will be invited for an in-person or Teams call interview with two Holland Beckett Partners.
• 13 April – 24 April 2026: In-person & Teams call interviews will take place.
• 20 May 2026: Ngāti Whakaue Internship Offers made to successful applicants.

Our interview style is designed to let us get to know you, and for you to get an understanding of the firm. This is an opportunity for you to come prepared (do your research on Holland Beckett), arrive on time, showcase why you want to work at Holland Beckett and prepare any questions you may have.

If you have any questions about the Ngāti Whakaue Internship Programme or our application process, please do not hesitate to contact our People & Culture Team.

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