The 20-year-old featured in the World Cup last summer for New Zealand but has not made the first team under new manager Paul Jewell and moves to the League One side for some regular action.
Jewell said: "It will be a good opportunity for him to play regularly and we can get a good look at him.
"Then he can come back to us next season with a good run of games under his belt."
Meanwhile, teenage striker Connor Wickham has been nominated for the npower Championship young player of the year award.
Source: PA
Source: PA