Rural Animal Farm Internships in New Zealand
Program Overview
Join our Rural Animal Farm Internships in New Zealand, where you will work at a rural Canterbury farm. You will get exposed to daily farm life together with chickens, dogs, and horses. You will also interact with hospitable household as well as their young farmhands. The farm is within proximity to an equestrian school and a 45-minute drive from Christchurch, providing you with plenty of things to do - from horseback riding to a lunch picnic at the Botanic Gardens in your free time.
Canterbury, found on South Island, features snow-capped peaks, clear lakes, and grassy plains. The seat of the region is Christchurch, which is also the largest city. It is renowned around the world for its green spaces, such as the Botanic Gardens. Canterbury also boasts of the 27-kilometer-long Tasman Glacier and the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Animal Sciences
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
- Animal Welfare
- Environment
Updated Jan 6, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Cambridge, New Zealand
- Wellington, New Zealand
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Independent living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- Transcript
- Resume
Age Requirement
18-30
Duration
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 1-3 Months
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