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Internships

Employers are invited to participate in our media arts internship programme.
Students from the School of Media Arts are available to intern with employers who can benefit from their skills and talents. Areas of expertise include moving image, photography, graphic design, digital design, journalism, painting, sculpture, audio engineering, music, sound design, public relations and advertising.

What are internships?

Internships are 120 hour placements of Wintec students, offering a structured form of work experience that students receive course credit for.

How it works

Students keep a daily journal, build a portfolio and present a seminar and written report to their peers. The employer sets the student's tasks and projects, and completes an evaluation form on completion to provide feedback on the student's performance. Find out more about the details and employer benefits of internships in the FAQ section.

Further information

For further information contact the Internship director.

Projects

New Wave publication project

A book put together by Media Arts staff and students records the journeys of 18 migrants who now live in Hamilton, but were born outside New Zealand​. The New Wave: Hamilton’s Migrant Community, looks at the growing diversity of Hamilton’s population.  While 70 percent of Hamilton is broadly defined as European, and 20 percent as Māori and Pasifika, there are also citizens from 160 ethnic backgrounds. Journalism tutor Charles Riddle says it is this last 10 percent of the city's population that is fascinatingly diverse and makes for interesting reading. Around 15 students worked on the publication under the expert guidance of editor in residence Aimie Cronin. The project team also worked closely with the Hamilton Migrant Centre and the Hamilton City Council. The book is the first phase in a two-year project which will culminate with an exhibition in the Waikato Museum.

New Wave Launch books Photo by Geoff Ridder

River City Sound sessions

A moving image student produced a multi-camera production making live videos for local bands.

Matariki Interactive Waka project

The Matariki Interactive Waka Project is a multi-disciplinary project that aims to create an interactive waka sculpture that will sit beside the Waikato River at Hamilton’s Ferrybank Park and draw the people of the city back to the river.

It’s a community project lead by Media Arts tutor Joe Citizen with Wintec students in the areas of Trade, Engineering, Media Arts and Early Childhood acting as co-creators of the sculpture. We also have several Wintec staff members and independent researchers on board who are all working hard towards a final goal that benefits the people of Hamilton and visitors to this beautiful place. We are also working in partnership with Wintec’s Maori Achievement Office who are advising on tikanga, matauranga and whenua consultation.

Artist's impression of Tōia Mai, Hamilton’s new interactive waka sculpture to be gifted by Wintec.

Moving Image students profile Waikato Museum

One of Moving Image Production students assignments is a group client-based Documentary. This is the fourth year we have teamed up with Waikato Museum who has been our Client for two Museum staff profiles that share behind the scenes stories at the Waikato Museum. Over the last few years of this ongoing community project, Moving Image students have made an excellent range of videos highlighting a variety of Museum staff profiles: what they do, how they do it and why they like working at the Waikato Museum. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the Waikato Museum again in the near future.

News

The Wintec graduate building a career promoting New Zealand’s biggest stars

No two days are the same for Morgan Ellis, whose career involves promoting some of New Zealand’s biggest stars and most exciting events.

Morgan Ellis capturing a photo of British singer and songwriter Rex Orange County performing live during his tour of NZ in 2023.

The Wintec alumna has worked with household names including Six60, Below Deck’s Aesha Scott, and Laneway Festival in her role as lead publicist for Auckland-based public relations (PR) agency 818.

Supporting Six60 with the roll-out of the band’s latest album, Right Here Right Now, was “definitely a pinch me moment,” said Morgan.

Having grown up as a dancer, the 25-year-old always had an appreciation for the arts, but it wasn’t until undertaking her communication degree that she realised she could build a career in entertainment without taking the stage.

In 2021, Morgan began her Wintec learning journey, transferring to the polytechnic in her second year of study after deciding that university wasn’t the right fit for her.

“I found that for what I was interested in, and my style of learning, a hands-on environment like Wintec was better suited. It provided me with flexibility and freedom to explore,” said Morgan.

“Wintec provided guest speakers that worked across the entertainment industry, the opportunity to start our own creative ventures like podcasts or online blogs, and were overall extremely supportive when I began seeking out opportunities such as remote overseas internships or part-time jobs in the field I was interested in.”

The mix of real-world industry experiences, practical learning, and strong support from her tutors helped Morgan realise a career as an entertainment publicist was the path she wanted to pursue.

Morgan’s advice to others is simple: “Wintec is a special place, utilise the freedom you’re given, talk to the kaimahi [staff] that have experience in the pathways you want to follow, and never be afraid to follow your own path.”

Headshot of 818's lead publicist, Morgan Ellis

Abby Dalgety, Morgan’s former tutor, highlighted the role Wintec’s creative programmes play in equipping students with the skills and confidence to carve out successful careers.

“I love how our creative degrees allow for our ākonga [students] to pursue their passions and interests, but also be grounded in what industry is looking for.

“I’m so proud of all our graduates and the wonderful careers they have post-Wintec,” said Abby.

One of Morgan’s recent projects brought her back to Hamilton, where she was involved with publicising the opening of Hamilton’s new BNZ Theatre.

“I got to collaborate with a lot of people I worked and studied with in Hamilton. It was a real full circle moment, and the theatre is such an asset to Kirikiriroa.”

Events

  • You and Me Together Fono

    Join us for this opportunity to contribute your voices to the development of our Pacific strategy, which connects and integrates Waikato Pacific communities to Wintec.

  • Wintec City Campus Open Day 2026

    Explore your future at Wintec City Campus Open Day 2026 in Hamilton. Meet tutors, discover courses, tour facilities, and get expert advice. Register now.

  • Orientation Day 2026 - Hamilton City Campus

    We want to make sure you feel ready and supported from day one, here at City Campus. Orientation Day is a friendly, relaxed event designed just for you - your chance to explore your new community and start feeling at home here.

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