Praktikum im Generalsekretariat der Finanzdirektion — Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich

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Canton of Zurich Financial Directorate FD - General Secretariat Internship in the General Secretariat of the Financial Directorate 100% In the General Secretariat, where the threads of the Financial Directorate converge, we offer the possibility of an internship for 12 months from January 1, 2027 (or by agreement). Gain insights into the administration and use the opportunity to actively participate in the future shaping of our canton. Take the chance! You are not just looking for an internship, but for an experience that will immerse you in the administration of the economically strongest and most populous canton in Switzerland? We offer just that! Don’t just get a glimpse behind the scenes, but be part of the team that guides the finance director’s fortunes and supports the finance director. Your role:

  • Support the General Secretariat in various areas – be it staff, communications, compliance or cross-direction projects (e.g. digitalization)
  • Support the preparations for the weekly meetings of the Government Council and learn about the processes of cantonal politics
  • Get an insight into the political and legal affairs of the canton – be it in answering parliamentary proposals, legislative proposals or drafting opinions and recourse decisions
  • Support the compliance officer in the editing of compliance-relevant issues for training purposes
  • Take responsibility for creating presentations, file notes, minutes and documentation
  • Get involved in various project projects and take on research tasks – from simple to complex topics your profile:
  • You are about to graduate (Bachelor/Master) or have already successfully completed it, preferably in administrative science, political science, law or economics.
  • You have very good written and oral communication skills in German as well as a strong motivation for the functioning of state and administration
  • Ideally, you could already gain initial work experience
  • You work independently, accurately and efficiently and can quickly familiarize yourself with new topics
  • You are ready to learn new things and interested in fiscal, legal and compliance-related topics
  • Integrity and confidentiality are important to you
  • You are flexible and communicative, strive for high quality in your work and skilfully deal with the applications of Microsoft (especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • We offer you an exciting and varied environment with modern working conditions with a workplace in the heart of Zurich
  • This challenge offers you the opportunity to gain experience in various areas of the largest employer in Zurich and to actively participate in the future of the Canton of Zurich Your next step Are you excited about this opportunity? Then apply now and become part of our team! Please note that we can only process applications via our online tool. Hannah van Delft (Internship General Secretariat) will be happy to answer specific questions about the job at telephone number: +41 43 257 43 26. Questions about the recruitment process can be sent to Eva Steiger (Recruiting Partner) at Tel.-No.: +41 43 258 85 54. Your new environment: http://www.zh.ch/fd

Pensum: 100%

Job details

  • Company: Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich
  • Position: Praktikum im Generalsekretariat der Finanzdirektion
  • Location: Zürich, Zürich
  • Salary: CHF 62'000 - 94'000 (source unverified)
  • Sector: Amministrazione Pubblica
  • Posted on: 2026-09-19
  • Expired on: 2026-10-17

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