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Stage 1: Preparation & Interviews (up to 12 weeks)
Before your placement begins, we get you ready. You'll meet your Placement Consultant online to talk through your background and career goals. Together you'll sharpen your CV, build your interview confidence, and work through our Internship Success Toolkit. Meanwhile, we're matching you to suitable host organisations and arranging interviews — all conducted remotely.
Stage 2: 12-Week Professional Internship Placement
Your placement is where theory becomes experience. You'll contribute to real projects and tasks relevant to your field, working remotely with your Australian host organisation and guided by an industry mentor.
Hours & Days
274–456 hours across the 12-week placement, 3–5 days per week during Australian business hours (typically only 2–3 hours ahead of New Zealand). The number of days depends on your background, experience and needs.
You'll also have access to 14 self-paced online learning modules, which you can work through at your own pace alongside your placement.
Stage 1 – Preparation
- An online consultation with your Readygrad consultant
- CV review and guidance
- Interview preparation
- Identifying internship opportunities for you
- Interviewing with one or more organisations
- Confirmation of your placement
- Signing a Training Agreement
Stage 2 – Placement
- 12-week remote placement with an Australian host organisation
- Support from your Readygrad consultant throughout
- Access to 14 self-paced online learning modules (valued at $299)
- Readygrad's Internship Success Toolkit (valued at $249)
- Completion of learning activities and assessments
- Readygrad Certificate of Completion
- Nationally recognised Statement of Attainment
- Voluntary workers insurance cover
14 self-paced online modules
Alongside your placement, you'll get access to Readygrad's online learning platform and a library of 14 self-paced modules built to strengthen the skills employers look for.
The modules cover four broad areas:
- Understanding the workplace — how organisations are structured, what's expected of you professionally, and how to navigate a new work environment with confidence.
- Communicating effectively — professional writing, workplace conversations, working with teams and managing relationships with colleagues and managers.
- Working well — organising your time, managing priorities, problem solving, and building habits that make you reliable and effective.
- Building your career — presenting your experience, understanding the recruitment process, and preparing for interviews and applications.
What you need to enrol in the program
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be studying or have completed a degree in IT, business, accounting, finance, marketing, engineering or HR
- Be based in New Zealand for the duration of the program
- Availability for a minimum of three days a week during Australian business hours
- A reliable computer and internet connection suitable for remote collaboration
- English language proficiency sufficient to participate in a professional Australian workplace
- Abide by the Readygrad Student Code of Conduct, including maintaining professional standards at all times with your host organisation
Unsure if you qualify? Contact our team today.
IT
Gain valuable IT industry experience, partnering with exciting companies for hands-on exploration of various IT fields.
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Accounting
Gain valuable hands-on experience and work with accounting professionals in various accounting roles.
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Finance
Work alongside finance professionals and gain insight into financial institutions' day-to-day operations.
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Engineering
Apply theoretical knowledge, solve complex problems, and work on projects alongside experienced engineers.
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Marketing
Build insight into market research, advertising, and social media marketing while bolstering your career.
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Business
Learn critical business skills in a professional environment and observe professionals conduct a business.
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HR
Gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts, acquire valuable skills for a successful career in HR.
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Other
Didn’t see your area of expertise? Hit "Get started" to enquire about other opportunities available for you.
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