Applications are open to all tertiary students enrolled full-time in a NZ tertiary institute. This includes both domestic and international, and both undergraduate and postgraduate students. There is no restriction on your disciplinary background as long as you fit the criteria.
Applications are open all year round, so you can apply to join our applicant pool at any time. Demand for placements by businesses can happen anytime throughout the year. Upon receiving your application, if you are qualified, we will put you in our applicant pool and will be in touch when a good match comes up for you.
The initial set of placements are mainly focused on the Food & Beverage industry covering natural health products, novel/high-value foods, etc. The programme will expand to other industries over time.
No, this placement cannot be counted towards your academic credits.
No, there is no cost associated with the placement, other than normal incidentals associated with a job such as; travel to placement site, lunch etc.
No.
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