As a Co-founder of New Zealand Internships Ronald is responsible for the vision and direction of the company. Ronald holds a Bachelor of Commerce and has travelled all around the world (one of his biggest hobbies). His main focus is developing new ideas and providing a good and professional experience to both the interns and the host organisations.
How does New Zealand Internships ensure a rich professional experience during this internship?
We definitely stand out from the rest! New Zealand Internships is committed to providing our interns with work opportunities within New Zealand's leading industries and companies.
In addition, New Zealand Internships takes a personal approach by directly communicating with interns, finding an internship that fully meets their objectives, providing 24/7 support, an orientation upon arrival and a social network including numerous activities and weekend trips.
Besides your internship we want our interns to have a great experience and meet people from all over the world. Our dedicated and enthusiastic team is committed to providing our interns with an equally beneficial and positive experience.
What's one attraction interns shouldn't miss while in New Zealand?
There are too many things you are not allowed to miss while being in New Zealand. You should do adrenaline pumping activities like Rafting, Bungee jumping and/or Swimming with Dolphins. But my favourites are the Milford Sound cruise and the hot pools at Lake Tekapo on the South Island.
What is one piece of advice you would offer someone considering interning abroad in New Zealand?
Make sure you will have an awesome goodbye party back home, because most of our interns do not want to leave New Zealand!
What's the most memorable story/experience you've heard from a past intern?
In 2008 we assisted an intern from Holland with a placement at one of the larger museums in New Zealand. At the end of her stay, me and my colleague Marcel were invited for her farewell party.
During this farewell party, the Maori people of the museum performed a traditional dance for us. They found it amazing that we organized her internship on the other side of the world and wanted to thank us for that.
Anything else you would like to share?
Besides the internship we focus on the interns social network. With our numerous trips and social activities, our candidates meet people from all over the world. This is a great opportunity for our interns to network and make new friends. A detailed list of our upcoming activities and trips is mentioned on our website.
