A professional reason to make the move
An extended stay in America can offer more than travel. Work with a new team, develop your skills on real projects and build contacts while getting to know everyday life in another country.
Make environmental work the purpose of your overseas experience
Bring a research, data or policy project and explain the evidence behind your conclusions. A US placement can give a New Zealand applicant experience of how another organisation approaches sustainability questions. Focus on the work you want to develop, then weigh the location and duration against the cost of a long-distance move.
The work you could do
We match your background to the employer and role. Typical areas of work include:
- Research environmental and sustainability questions
- Prepare and examine ESG data
- Support environmental research and documentation
- Contribute to compliance-related information gathering
Prepare for your employer interviews
Environmental science, sustainability, geography, engineering, economics and related analytical study or experience.
Prepare examples of research, data analysis or policy work. Explain the method, assumptions and limitations, and distinguish evidence from recommendations. Relevant technical tools can help, but the ability to communicate what the analysis does and does not establish is equally useful.
Your paid placement, arranged before departure
Aureus prepares you for employer interviews, secures your paid placement and coordinates the J-1 process. Your proposal sets out the programme fee and guarantee before you enrol; your employer offer confirms the role, hours, location and pay. Budget separately for travel and living costs where these are not included.
Questions for your next step
What sort of project should I discuss with an employer?+
An example involving environmental research, data analysis, documentation or policy work. Explain your method, assumptions and contribution, and the skills you want to build next.