# Industry Internship Programme – Assistant Recording Engineer

Industry Internship Programme – Assistant Recording Engineer is a job / employment offered by New Zealand Music Commission (Dunedin, NZ).
Applications close on 23 November 2026.
Funding or payment: NZ Living Wage rate (paid).
It is free to enter.

**Disciplines:** Music, Sound
**Career stage:** Student, Early Career, Emerging

The NZ Music Commission's Industry Internship Programme has been connecting emerging music professionals with hands-on industry experience since 2018. This 2027 round includes a placement as an Assistant Recording Engineer at a busy community recording studio in Dunedin | Ōtepoti.

The internship runs for approximately 16 weeks from February 2027, with two days per week (16 hours total), on flexible days. All internships are paid at the NZ Living Wage rate.

**What you'll be doing:**
- Assisting with session set-up and management
- Supporting recording and engineering sessions
- Post-production editing assistance
- Booking sessions and liaising with clients
- Helping with studio and gear maintenance
- General administrative tasks

You'll work with a wide variety of clients and be mentored by the Studio Manager on production techniques, with opportunities to develop your personal musical and engineering skills.

**Who should apply:**
This opportunity is aimed at emerging music professionals and recent tertiary graduates looking to kick-start their careers. A working knowledge of Avid Pro Tools and a basic understanding of recording studio workflow are essential.

Please note: due to budget constraints, there are a reduced number of placements available in 2027.

Applications close at 5PM on Monday 23 November 2026. Check the Intern FAQ Sheet for full eligibility criteria, or get in touch with the team directly.

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Source: https://patronage.nz/opportunities/new-zealand-music-commission-industry-internship-programme-assistant-recording-engineer-2026 (Patronage, patronage.nz). Apply or check the latest details at the organiser's own page: https://nzmusic.org.nz/about-us/industry-internship-programme/