What is the Maxim Summer Internship?
The Maxim Summer Internship is a 12-week programme for university students and recent graduates with an interest in Policy, Politics and Communications.
The programme comprises a combination of morning classes with experts in history, philosophy, law, politics and media; afternoons reading primary texts by some of the world’s greatest thinkers; and evenings hosting politicians or engaging in debate. There are also two field trips: a week in Wellington meeting a variety of policy makers and several days in Waitangi for the Treaty Anniversary.
You Will Get the Chance To
You’ll have the opportunity to engage with the leaders of today, as you hone your own leadership abilities. Gain practical experience in policy research, debate, and communications, while learning from experts in theology, philosophy, political science, law, media and other fields. You’ll also have the chance to build lasting relationships with professionals, policymakers, and fellow interns.
Where Are They Now?
Maxim Interns have gone on to join Ministerial offices at Parliament, researching at Maxim Institute, leading advocacy organisations and law firms, as well as Stats NZ.
Dates and Important Information
Internship Dates: Sunday, November 10, 2024 – Friday, February 14, 2025
Christmas Break: December 21, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Location: This is a residential programme held at Cape Horn.
Travel: There are two extended field trips as part of the programme.
Fees: $3,000.00; this includes all meals and internship-related travel (personal travel to and from Cape Horn is at the Intern’s own expense).
Classes: Classes run from 9am to 12:30pm Monday to Friday
Afternoons: There will be a range of activities in the afternoon, including work on the intern project, reading and reflection and meetings with politicians, media personalities, and charity workers.
Weekends: Saturdays will be dedicated to team-building activities. These sessions are designed to foster collaboration and strengthen relationships among interns. Sundays are set aside as free time for interns to rest, catch up on personal tasks, or explore the local area.
Evenings: There will be some free evenings over the course of the programme; however, these are subject to change. We ask interns to be available to host dinners, participate in debate nights and for a variety of other functions and outings that may take place.
Scholarships
Financial assistance to cover fees may be available. Please indicate on your application if you would like to apply for a scholarship.
Check out the Maxim Internship brochure for more information.
Maxim Internship Application
This form should take about 45 minutes to fill out. Please note that partially completed forms will not be saved. We recommend completing the long-form answers in a Word document or equivalent and copying & pasting them across. We look forward to receiving your completed application. If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQ section below this form.