the internship
The Fairlight Foundation 2023 Internship will commence on Monday 9th January 2023 and end on 22nd December 2023.
There will be a 2 week semester break in the middle of the year
Interns will reside in shared living quarters on the station.
The Fairlight Foundation covers accommodation costs, course fees and provides some farm clothing and personal farm equipment. Interns will also receive a modest weekly stipend for food and incidentals.
There will be a 2 week semester break in the middle of the year
Interns will reside in shared living quarters on the station.
The Fairlight Foundation covers accommodation costs, course fees and provides some farm clothing and personal farm equipment. Interns will also receive a modest weekly stipend for food and incidentals.
the prospectus

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eligibility criteria
Be female, aged 21 and over
Be a NZ citizen or permanent resident
Have obtained, or will this year graduate with a tertiary level agricultural, agri-business or animal science qualification.
Be committed to a future career in the agricultural industry
Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate that they are community-minded i.e. have volunteered in their community and/or industry organisations
Preference will also be given to applicants who can demonstrate an aptitude for leadership and mentorship
Be a NZ citizen or permanent resident
Have obtained, or will this year graduate with a tertiary level agricultural, agri-business or animal science qualification.
Be committed to a future career in the agricultural industry
Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate that they are community-minded i.e. have volunteered in their community and/or industry organisations
Preference will also be given to applicants who can demonstrate an aptitude for leadership and mentorship
The 2023 Internship Application Process
Attend the Open Day at Fairlight Station on Saturday 25th June 2022. (Attending the Open Day is not a prerequisite for applying.)
Please RSVP to the Open Day by emailing laura.koot@thefairlightfoundation.org
When applications open on Monday 18th July 2022, download and complete the below Application Form, then email it, with a copy of your CV, to laura.koot@thefairlightfoundation.org
Applications will close on Friday 12th of August 2022
Please RSVP to the Open Day by emailing laura.koot@thefairlightfoundation.org
When applications open on Monday 18th July 2022, download and complete the below Application Form, then email it, with a copy of your CV, to laura.koot@thefairlightfoundation.org
Applications will close on Friday 12th of August 2022
the application form

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The Selection Process
A selection panel will review all applications and create a shortlist that will then be interviewed by a panel via online video conference. A chosen number will then be invited to individually visit Fairlight Station for orientation and familiarisation (getting to know each other). The three successful candidates will then be offered an internship position.
Contact Us
Please direct all queries and email completed applications to:
Laura Koot
Executive Director
E: laura.koot@thefairlightfoundation.org
M: +6421310613
W: thefairlightfoundation.org
Laura Koot
Executive Director
E: laura.koot@thefairlightfoundation.org
M: +6421310613
W: thefairlightfoundation.org