Jhunjhnuwala Family Māori and Pacific Youth Scholarship 2025

Kia ora, Talofa lava, and warm Pacific greetings!

The Jhunjhunwala family in conjunction with Hind Management is proud to offer the Māori and Pacific Youth Scholarship in 2025.  An initiative aimed at attracting Māori and Pacific Youth who are not currently in paid employment, education or training, providing exciting hands-on experience in hotel operations.

Internships include experience with customer service & hotel sustainability, while nurturing confidence, connection and leadership skills and encouraging further studies in Hospitality with paid hourly wage, travel stipend and a cash incentive upon completion.

The Role | Te Mahi

On offer is the choice of two internships : Te Aranuku and Te Ararangi . Carried out in one of Sudima's seven Hotels, locations including Auckland CBD or South Auckland, Rotorua, Kaikōura, Christchurch and Queenstown.

Te Aranuku  (Focused Journey)

• Intakes in February and October
• 3 months focused in one department
• $25 hourly wage
• 20-30 hours per week (flexible around family / study commitments)
• Ideal for candidates seeking a foundation for further studies or work leading to specialisation area.
• Interns choose one department. Options include Rooms Division, Food & Beverage or Culinary (Kitchen) Department.

Te Ararangi (Full Circle Journey)

Who We Are - Ko Wai Mātou

Hind Management builds, operates and manages high performing award-winning hotels, restaurants, bar and spas. As industry leaders in social and environmental responsibility, we run a sustainable business model that takes the well-being of our people and planet seriously.

At Hind Management we believe 'We Are all Valued - He Kura te Tangata', our success is a direct reflection of our people and our company culture. We live and breathe Manaakitanga, hospitality is at the heart of all that we do. Our brand portfolio is one of the most accessible in New Zealand, which comes from our belief in empathy, understanding and accommodating differences. Hind Management has recently been awarded HRD's Five Star Employer of Choice Award for 2019, 2022 and 2024

Requirements

About You | Ko koe tēnei

The scholarship is open to New Zealand residents of Māori and Pacific descent who are :

This program offers more than an internship—it’s a way to uplift and inspire your whānau and community while building a thriving career pathway.

Apply today - mentioning your preferred pathway, location and intake date - Applications close Monday 8th September 2025 for October intake - expressions of interest are accepted all year round

Benefits

“Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.” With your contribution and mine, the people will thrive.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Hind Management is committed to accessibility, should you require assistance or support and are unable to apply online due to an access need, contact our office (09) 9051719 or email our Talent Team talent@hindmanagement.com

Hind Management aligns its conduct in keeping with Māori values, through Whanaungatanga it ensures a sense of family and belonging for our people and recognizes manaakitanga as the starting place for hospitality, and welcoming manuhiri (guests). We pride ourselves in looking after the interests of our people and our guests alike. He Kura te Tangata, we believe that we are all valued, our people, our guests and our communities across all our brands – we welcome all!

E manawanui ana tātou | We care - Ka mahi tahi tātou | We work together - Ka whai tātou i te tika | We do the right thing