Successful candidates need to be available for a minimum period of 4 months. The first month serves as a mutual trial period and is on the basis of 30 hours work per week in exchange for accommodation and meals.

The next period (minimum 3 months) is a student centred programe co-created in consultation with mentors and tailored to meet mutually agreed learning objectives. Work study forms the basis of the programme, well supported with both personal and technical mentoring by qualified and experiences members of the Mana community.

There is an agreed balance between work, study and personal time. The training, coaching and mentoring is offered in exchange for the practical work experience Mana benefits from. NZD $175 per week is charged during this period cover basic living costs.

Katrin, who comes from Germany, is our highly valued and enthusiastic first intern, whose focus was food and nutrition. The varied and demanding programe spanned four months and in addition to becoming very proficient in all aspects of vegetarian meal planning and preparation Katrin developed her leadership and management skill. She also had the opportunity to assist Naturopath Di Davies at Aio Wira Centre on a 5 day fasting course, and supported international chef Peter Chaplin when he was guest chef at Mana. She is now spending time as a paid member of staff carrying the full responsibility of cook and leading a team.
Comment from Katrin

“A great learning experience !!!”
“Incredible supportive environment”