Design & Technology Internships
WAIKATO
DIPLOMA OF INTERIOR DESIGN (WINTEC)
Interior design interns complete 120 hours of work for a business. This can be undertaken at any point during the year and there is usually no cost to the employer. Students can assist with:
- Interior architecture projects
- Home retail
- Interior design
DIPLOMA OF FASHION DESIGN (WINTEC)
Fashion Design interns complete 150 hours of work for a company. Internships can take place throughout the year and there is usually no cost to the employer. Fashion design students are skilled in:
- Fashion design business practice
- Fashion production
- Fashion retail and distribution.
WELLINGTON
BACHELOR OF CREATIVE TECHNOLGIES - INTERIOR DESIGN (WELTEC)
WelTec offers a technology cadetship programme for selected qualifications. Similar to an apprenticeship, a cadetship programme offers businesses the chance to sponsor a cadet through formal training while the cadet undertakes part-time and holiday work for the company. Interior design cadets can assist with a range of interior design projects, including
- Detailing and specification
- Colour and material selection
- Furniture
- Technical and CAD drawings
- Construction management
NATIONAL DIPLOMA OF ARCHITECTURE (WELTEC)
WelTec offers a technology cadetship programme for selected qualifications. Similar to an apprenticeship, a cadetship programme offers businesses the chance to sponsor a cadet through formal training while the cadet undertakes part-time and holiday work for the company. Architectural technology cadets can assist businesses with a range of architectural technology projects, including:
- Developing building concepts
- Preparing working drawings
- Residential design projects
- Commercial design projects
- Industrial building projects
PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT QUALIFICATIONS (WELTEC)
Interns from WelTec’s Centre for Smart Product are available to undertake industry projects in a range of areas. Projects vary in length and there is usually no cost to the employer. Interns can assist with:
- Product development
- Rapid prototyping
- Manufacturing and process machinery design
- Usability testing

