Legal Intern — Export Compliance
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Position Overview
Location:
🇳🇿 Auckland, New Zealand
Compensation:
NZ$4,000 - NZ$4,000/year
Position:
Junior
Type:
Internship
Practice Area:
Corporate Law
Remote:
Hybrid
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Internship Description
Fonterra Co-operative Group offers a paid 12-week legal internship in its Co-operative Affairs legal team at 109 Fanshawe Street, Auckland. As the world's largest dairy exporter, Fonterra provides a unique in-house experience at the intersection of trade law, food safety regulation, and global supply chain management.
Programme Details
- Duration: 12 weeks (November 2026 - February 2027)
- Compensation: Paid — approximately NZ$1,000/week
- Eligibility: 2nd or 3rd year LLB students at a New Zealand university
What You Will Do
- Assist with researching export certification requirements under the Animal Products Act 1999
- Review supply contracts and co-manufacturing agreements for the NZ dairy supply chain
- Research DIRA 2001 obligations and Fonterra's co-operative governance framework
- Attend legal team meetings and cross-functional sessions with trade, regulatory, and operations teams
- Present a research project on an emerging trade law or food safety topic
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in 2nd or 3rd year of LLB at a New Zealand university
- Interest in trade law, food regulation, agricultural law, or in-house practice
- Strong research and communication skills
Responsibilities
Export regulation research; Contract review; DIRA research; Cross-functional meetings
Requirements
Current NZ LLB student (2nd/3rd year); Trade/agricultural law interest; Strong research skills
Perks & Benefits
Legal internship experience, Professional mentorship, Career development, Academic credit opportunities
Compensation
NZ$4,000 - NZ$4,000/year
Practice Area
Corporate Law
Application Contact
Contact: Fonterra Co-operative Group Internship Coordinator
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Intern
