Are you passionate about the tourism industry and ready to take the next step?

 Te Arata’a o te Pae Turoto (previously known as the Cook Islands Tourism Leadership Programme – CITLP) is a partnership between Pacific Resort Hotel Group, Air New Zealand and Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT) — offering young Cook Islanders the chance to gain real-world experience, training, and international exposure through a unique scholarship opportunity.

What’s Included in the Scholarship

• 6-month internship placement with Pacific Resort Hotel Group

• Sponsored return Rarotonga - Auckland airfares thanks to Air New Zealand

• Study at Queenstown Resort College’s Tai Tokerau Campus in Aotearoa

• Living allowance for time in New Zealand

• Mentorship and industry experience with tourism professionals

Eligibility

• You must be a Cook Islands resident aged 17–21 years old

• Passionate about tourism, hospitality, or leadership

• Available for travel and placement during the programme

How to Apply

Submit a short video entry introducing yourself and answering:
1️⃣ What does tourism mean to you?
2️⃣ Why should we choose you?
3️⃣ What’s one idea you have to make tourism in the Cook Islands even better?

This is your opportunity to build skills, confidence, and connections in one of the world’s most exciting industries. Be creative – we want to see your personality!

Send your submission to [email protected] by 21 November 2025.

For more information or to apply, contact us today.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to make a difference in the Cook Islands tourism sector!