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.
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.
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.
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Ngā Rā Tūwhera | Rotokauri Campus Open Day
Are you figuring out what’s next after high school? Or thinking about a new career direction?
Discover what your future could look like at Ngā Rā Tūwhera | Wintec Rotokauri Campus Open Day. Join us at our Rotokauri Campus to explore our specialist learning spaces, meet tutors and current students, try hands-on activities, and get a feel for life at Wintec.
From trades and engineering to sport, animal care and technology, horticulture, arboriculture, and hospitality, you'll have the chance to experience our practical learning environments, ask questions, and find the study pathway that is right for you.
We are open from 10am to 2pm and you are welcome to arrive when it works for you. We encourage you to bring your friends and whānau with you to start exploring your next steps.
📅 Date: Friday 21 August 2026
⏰ Time: 10am–2pm
🎒 Location: Rotokauri Campus
What you will experience:
🔧 Experience our programmes hands-on: Try practical activities and demonstrations across a range of programmes. Explore at your own pace or join guided tours running throughout the day
🏗 Explore industry-standard facilities: Check out our workshops, training kitchens, engineering spaces, animal clinics, sports facilities, and more.
👩🏫 Meet kaimahi (tutors) and current students: This is a great opportunity to ask questions and hear what studying at Wintec is really like.
📚 Support Services and Te Kete Manaaki: Learn how our teams can support you throughout your study journey.
😎 Personalised career advice: Get help exploring study options and career pathways.
📝 Apply on the day: Our team can guide you through your application.
🍕 Free kai: Enjoy snacks while you explore the Campus.
🚗 Free parking: Available for all event attendees.
🏆Win: Check-in on event day for your chance to win a pizza oven!
This event is open to everyone, whether you're attending as a school group, business, or on your own. Ask pātai (questions), explore your options, and let us take the guesswork out of what comes next.
Learn about the programmes offered at our Rotokauri Campus:
Interested in learning more about a programme that is not based at the Rotokauri Campus? Representatives from our City Campus will also be available to help you and answer your pātai (questions).
Register your interest below. If you wish to register a school group, please click here.
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