He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Over 1000 passionate, community-minded people work in the Connected Communities department with the vision to help all Aucklanders live their best lives, through the power of safe and thriving communities.
In this role, there is a strong focus on collaboration, communication, research, and advocacy, particularly around community safety and harm prevention (in a public health context).
Your day-to-day work may involve:
Each rotation will provide a healthy mix of on-the-job learning, mentoring from experienced professionals and meaningful work.
At the end of the programme, you’ll also be supported in securing a permanent role within Auckland Council entities.
He kōrero mōu: About you
We are looking for Graduates who have exceptional interpersonal skills with a strong focus on research and advocacy particularly around community safety and harm prevention. Demonstrating high emotional intelligence, empathy and personal resilience will enable you to succeed in the diverse range of work you will be part of
We welcome applications from graduates in the following disciplines:
To be eligible to apply, you must have the following:
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
As a Governance graduate, you will be working to enable effective decision-making, by empowering our decision-makers, communities, organisations, and staff so that together we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can be proud of.
In your 2-year programme, you could be spending time supporting local democracy through rotations focused on:
Each rotation will provide a healthy mix of on-the-job learning, mentoring from experienced professionals and meaningful work.
At the end of the programme, you’ll also be supported in securing a permanent role within Auckland Council entities.
He kōrero mōu: About you
We are looking for an innovative graduate who has good interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships.
You will be highly skilled in applications and possess good judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills. You must have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) and its relationship to local government.
We are particularly interested in candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds.
We welcome applications from graduates in the following disciplines:
To apply you must:
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Our Ngā Mātārae division supports the council group (including council-controlled organisations) to deliver on Māori outcomes by:
As a Ngā Mātārae Graduate, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction to achieve positive Māori outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include enhancing overall performance in delivering Māori-focused initiatives and cultivating meaningful relationships with mana whenua and other stakeholders.
Your work will be guided by our Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau framework, which highlights our commitment to positive outcomes with, for and by Māori. Additionally, you will receive full support through a mentor and a designated buddy.
As our Ngā Mātārae Graduate, you will:
As the Ngā Mātārae graduate, you will have the opportunity to be involved in mahi across various directorates within council as part of a rotation programme.
Each rotation will provide a healthy mix of on-the-job learning, mentoring from experienced professionals and meaningful work.
At the end of the programme, you’ll also be supported in securing a permanent role within Auckland Council entities.
He kōrero mōu: About you
You are someone who has excellent relationship management skills including being comfortable with working with the mana whenua and mataawaka and possess excellent communication skills. We are looking for someone who is comfortable with te reo and at a minimum has good pronunciation and use basic te reo Māori in emails, meetings, and conversations.
To be eligible to apply, you must have the following:
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an HR or Business Management Graduate! Start your career in an established organisation like Auckland Council where you’ll learn HR in an environment with size, scale and pace.
As a member of our People & Culture team, you will have the chance to contribute to various projects, gain valuable hands-on experience, and develop key skills in transformation and delivery.
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
Each rotation will provide a healthy mix of on-the-job learning, mentoring from experienced professionals and meaningful work.
At the end of the programme, you’ll also be supported in securing a permanent role within Auckland Council entities.
He kōrero mōu: About you
We are looking for a proactive graduate, who is interested in the future of HR and wants to contribute in a meaningful way. You will bring innovation and critical thinking skills to help futureproof the work we do.
We welcome applications from graduates in the following disciplines:
To be eligible to apply, you must have the following:
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
If you are someone who has a passion for sustainability and waste minimisation then this is the role for you. This is your chance to bring your bright ideas and make a difference!
As a Waste Solutions Graduate, you will support a range of environmental services and programme to deliver the Zero Waste aspirations of our Waste Management and Minimisation Plan.
Our 2-year graduate programme will provide you with accelerated learning, development and rotations. Our rotations will ensure that you get a 360-degree view and exposure to:
Each rotation will provide a healthy mix of on-the-job learning, mentoring from experienced professionals and meaningful work.
At the end of the programme, you’ll also be supported in securing a permanent role within Auckland Council entities.
This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
He kōrero mōu: About you
You will possess strong customer service skills with a sense of personal ownership and responsibility. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, high attention to detail and time management skills.
We welcome applications from graduates in the following disciplines:
To be eligible to apply, you must have the following:
Restricted drivers license is desirable
"I wanted to apply to the Auckland Council Graduate programme because I felt like it would be a really good first step coming straight out of uni into a well-supported, well-established organisation."
