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Applications have opened for internships in 2027 and 2028!
The deadline for applications is Monday, 30 November 2026.
Mō mātou - About us
The New Zealand Embassy in Berlin is the New Zealand Government’s representation to Germany, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Liechtenstein. The Embassy is responsible for strengthening political, trade and economic and people-to-people relations with its accredited countries and pursuing New Zealand’s interests through building and enhancing relationships and cooperation with government, NGOs, business and other stakeholders.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Interns at the New Zealand Embassy have the opportunity to help bring New Zealand’s overseas activities to life and gain valuable experience in a public sector workplace. The aim of the internship is to give interns some exposure to all areas of the Embassy’s activities, including trade, economic and cultural issues; foreign affairs and diplomacy; and engagement with other government agencies. The day-to-day tasks have a strong communication and administration focus, supplemented with a research and policy support. The role includes working with other New Zealand agencies, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise(external link) and Education New (external link)Zealand(external link) who are located at the Embassy.
Applicants for this role are expected to have an advanced level of German. The programme is open to any applicants who have the right to live and work in Germany, but a connection to New Zealand is an asset.
Roles are available at the Embassy from early 2027 and into early 2028. When you apply please indicated your availability and interest.
For more information read the Position Description and Frequently Asked Questions [PDF, 183 KB] [PDF, 328 KB].
Visa Requirements
Any prospective applicants must either have European citizenship, or be on an appropriate visa enabling them to live and work in Germany. New Zealanders aged between 18 and 30 can apply for a 12-month working holiday visa for Germany.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - To apply/express interest?
Send your application by email with the subject line “Internship” to the recruitment mailbox. You will need to submit the following three documents, in English:
- Completed Personal Particulars Form [PDF, 93 KB] [DOCX, 44 KB]: this includes your general information, availability, two referees, and short answers to key questions.
- Curriculum vitae: no more than two pages
- A covering letter: no more than one page: please use this to tell us about yourself, and your suitability for the internship (check the qualification and skills section of the position description).
If you have previously applied for these roles, we are happy to reconsider your application.
The deadline for applications is Monday, 30 November 2026.
Criminal Record Check
Before commencing work, successful applicants will be required to provide a criminal record as part of our security requirements.
We encourage applicants to apply for these documents when submitting their application. The processing time in Germany for a criminal record check is 2-3 weeks. For New Zealand(external link) it is 20 to 25 working days.