Summer Interns - Operations and People & Culture (Paid)

• Gain hands on experience and put your learning into practice.

• Learn alongside experienced professionals and develop skills for your future career.

• Opportunities to gain experience in insurance Operations or Capability and Learning.

Partners Life is one of New Zealand’s largest life and health insurance companies. As part of the Daiichi Life Group, a leading global insurance provider, we are writing our next chapter of growth and opportunity.

Our work is about people - those who rely on us and those who help make it all happen. You do not need insurance or financial services knowledge to get started. Come behind the scenes and discover career possibilities.

About our intern opportunities

You do not need to have your whole career mapped out to take your next step. An internship is a chance to try something new, discover what you enjoy and build skills you can take with you. We currently have three internship opportunities, two in Operations across Claims and Service Enablement, and one in People and Culture supporting Capability and Learning.

Operations - Claims and Service Enablement

Discover how our teams support customers and help the business run smoothly. Build your understanding of day to day operations, see how teams work together and learn how processes shape the service we deliver. Along the way, develop practical communication, organisation, problem solving skills, and get a feel for a career in operations.

People and Culture - Capability and Learning

Interested in how people learn and grow at work? Join our People and Culture team to support Capability and Learning. Contribute to work that supports people’s development, build your coordination and communication skills, and explore what a career in workplace learning and development could look like.

Internship details:

• Timing: Starting mid to late November 2026 and finishing in late January or early February 2027

• Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (flexibility to discuss reduced hours)

• Remuneration: Paid at the New Zealand Living Wage

• Applications close: 9 November 2026

About you

You are currently studying towards a degree or diploma in commerce/business, economics, human resource or other relevant discipline. You are in your second or final year and are keen to gain practical experience and get a head start on your future career. You do not need a long CV or relevant professional experience. We are interested in your curious mindset, willingness to learn and what you would like to get out of the experience. Perhaps you enjoy understanding how things work, helping others or finding a better way to do something.

Your examples do not have to come from an office job. Study projects, casual work, volunteering and community involvement all give you something to bring to the team.

What we offer

An opportunity to learn, contribute and discover what interests you, with guidance as you get started:

• Practical experience: Put your learning into practice in a business environment.

• Skills and confidence: Supporting interesting projects or business initiatives.

• Learning and support: Learn alongside experienced colleagues who can guide and mentor you.

• Professional connections: Connect with professionals with different skills, backgrounds and career journeys.

• A clearer sense of direction: Discover what you enjoy and what you might like to do for your future career.

• Location: A modern office with stunning views in the heart of Takapuna

Ready for next step?

We would love to hear from you. Apply online with your CV and a short note telling us which opportunity interests you most and what you would like to learn during your internship. A formal cover letter is not required.

You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand for the duration of the internship.

We are not engaging recruitment agencies for these opportunities.