Primary Tutors and Mentors Kay Baxter and Sean Murphy
Regeneration Through Education
12 Month Internship beginning as soon as we find the right person, with 8 weeks off during the year
Koanga Internships exist to equip you with the knowledge and experience to be able to design and create your own regenerative ‘local’ food production and living systems, and enhancing local ecosystems without you having to pay for tuition, experience, or accommodation other than doing the mahi!
Are you passionate about designing and working in regenerative food production systems, local ecosystems, or becoming a teacher or designer in any of these fields ?
The Kōanga Social Media Internship offers a rare chance to live, learn, and work at the heart of New Zealand’s longest-standing regenerative education centre, and be Tutored by Kay Baxter and the whole team.
The internship runs for 12 months, but is structured with an initial 3 month period after which we will reflect, check in, and renew the commitment if it’s a good fit for both sides. You will have 8 weeks holiday during this period at a time that works for both parties.
There is a possibility that Koanga could employ the person after this Internship if the fit feels right
What You’ll Learn
You’ll be immersed in hands-on learning in the areas of your choice, including native plant propagation and riparian planting, seed production, food production, forest gardening butchery or dairy processing ( cheese making etc)
What you learn will be dependent on which areas you choose, and whether you choose one or more areas to work in. If you check out the other internships you can see what it is expected Interns will learn in those areas.
Once you have chosen we will work out a list of expected outcomes and learnings together
What You’ll Receive
Daily experiential learning in functioning native nursery and designing and planting riparian areas
A private cabin onsite for immersive living (with shared kitchen and ablutions)
Broth based soup/lunch daily with Koanga team
Access to Kōanga online courses relevant to your learning focus
Support with a self-directed project
This is a fully immersive experience: learning, living and growing with the Kōanga team in a holistic regenerative living environment.
What you get out will largely be dependent on what you put in. The potential is huge
What We Ask in Return
Commitment to a 3-month block minimum, ideally extending to 12 months with an 8 week break at an agreed time
4 hours/day minimum up to 6 if you are super charged, 5 days/week working in the area of focus of this internship,
Plus 2 hours a day for this Internship will be working in the field of Social Media so experience in this field will be required. Please fill in experience and examples of past work in this field in your application form
Participation in shared meals, cooking, and cleaning
Weekly seed packing with the team
A values-based agreement reflecting care, initiative and mutual respect
Willingness to follow seasonal rhythms and work both independently and collaboratively
The time is now.. You will get out of this what you put into it. We are looking for the ones that absolutely wish to go for it!!
How to Apply
We’re looking for people with heart and commitment. Just 1 place available. If you think that you may be the person that we are looking for, please click the apply button above.
What Past Interns Say
“It’s so inspiring to be part of it — I’m incredibly grateful to be in the Seed Internship and have the opportunity to learn and grow with some seriously talented individuals.”
— Sophiemarie Bethell
“Little did I know I would be getting so much more. From nutrition to alternative tech, seed saving and animal care — I’ll be leaving well-equipped and grateful.”
— Alistair McKay