Internships

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The Occupational Hygiene Internship Programme has been established by the Health and Safety Association of New Zealand (HASANZ) and the New Zealand Occupational Hygiene Society (NZOHS).  Be part of a learning experience that extends your studies into the workplace and gives you an opportunity to apply your knowledge.

We have paid internship opportunities available NOW!  Contact us for further details:  admin@nzohs.org.nz

Testimonial quotes (March 2022): 

“I have gained further employment after the internship.  So I will take away a lot, including starting and enhancing my career” (Intern).

“Definitely [was] a benefit to our business” (Business Host).

So what is Occupational Hygiene?

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Occupational Hygiene is an interesting and rewarding career choice. 

Occupational Hygienist are the scientists of health and safety – they play a significant role in preventing and reducing work-related health risks in New Zealand. 

Work is extremely varied, ranging from observing how organisations are using chemical agents such as gases or dust, to determining whether the controls in place to prevent ill health are effective to protect people at work and the surrounding communities.  

Occupational hygiene is a multi-disciplinary science, meaning it draws on aspects of toxicology, chemistry, physics, physiology, maths, and engineering.  

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