Your Auckland Council

Tō Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau

Why join us?

He aha e hono mai ai ki a mātou?

A career at Auckland Council offers endless possibilities to impact Auckland

Ko te mahi i Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau he angitutanga mutunga kore hei whakaaweawe i a Tāmaki Makaurau

From parks, law, engineering and environmental services, and planning to finance , ICT, human resources, strategy, and governance – we offer endless possibilities to take your career further.

As an Auckland Council graduate or intern, you’ll get the chance to gain experience in a complex, large organisation with endless possibilities to get involved with real projects and enjoy challenging and meaningful work.

As part of our commitment to career development, we offer a two-year graduate rotational programme, as well as a paid three-month internship for students in relevant degree programmes.

With annual graduate and intern intakes across Auckland Council, you will not only be gaining valuable experience, but also making a real difference in shaping Auckland into a world-class city.

Making a real difference to the lives of Aucklanders

We believe that it’s our talented people who make our region a better place to live, work and play.

We’re looking for passionate, talented people who genuinely want to make a difference forAucklanders.

We have a bold vision: for Auckland to be a world-class city. It is a vision that unites us and drives our 9,500 employees to deliver world-class services and experiences every day for our 1.7 million Aucklanders.

We value our people

At Auckland Council, we believe that taking care of Auckland starts and ends with taking care of our people. This is at the core of everything we do.

Our genuine desire to see our people succeed and the shared values we hold, create a unique culture in which graduates and interns thrive. With safe spaces to learn through experience, active opportunities for mentorship and the ability to apply knowledge and capability to contribute to a thriving city, starting a career with Auckland Council offers endless possibilities.

With such a diverse portfolio of services, we can offer an unparalleled variety of projects and opportunities for career growth. 

Our employee benefits, well-being programmes, good employer initiatives, and staff discounts include a variety of packages, offerings, and support services.

Featured graduate journey

"My decision to apply to the Council programme was really around the variety of work. There are not many organisations that literally offer this much."
George Greig
Democracy Services Graduate
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We offer a range of opportunities; from implementing frameworks linking our people to organisational goals; supporting effective democratic decision-making and providing high quality policy advice to the Governing Body, Committees and Local Boards.

1 job available

Graduate Programme 2026 Onwards Registration of Interest

Role not yet Available

We will update this page with further information regarding our 2026 Graduate intake once we have this finalised. Please register interest to be notified of any updates through this expression of interest form.

Encompassing both financial and non-financial functions, here you'll enable Auckland Council to deliver quality services in a responsible way. A number of our roles are suitable to those with an interest in business.

1 job available

Graduate Programme 2026 Onwards Registration of Interest

Role not yet Available

We will update this page with further information regarding our 2026 Graduate intake once we have this finalised. Please register interest to be notified of any updates through this expression of interest form.

Here, you will complete rotations that provide assistance and professional expertise in many aspects of planning and Regulatory Services.

1 job available

Graduate Programme 2026 Onwards Registration of Interest

Role not yet Available

We will update this page with further information regarding our 2026 Graduate intake once we have this finalised. Please register interest to be notified of any updates through this expression of interest form.

Our diverse range of roles that cater to construction and engineering graduates will influence economic growth and community wellbeing. Our roles affect many aspects of Aucklanders' lives from the environment and buildings we live in, to the food we eat and water we drink.

1 job available

Graduate Programme 2026 Onwards Registration of Interest

Role not yet Available

We will update this page with further information regarding our 2026 Graduate intake once we have this finalised. Please register interest to be notified of any updates through this expression of interest form.

Here you’ll have the chance to provide high quality policy advice and develop your strategic thinking to impact the broad range of services across Auckland Council.

1 job available

Graduate Programme 2026 Onwards Registration of Interest

Role not yet Available

We will update this page with further information regarding our 2026 Graduate intake once we have this finalised. Please register interest to be notified of any updates through this expression of interest form.

With diverse services, we offer a range of opportunities that are suitable to science majors. From data and numbers, through to health and waste services.

1 job available

Graduate Programme 2026 Onwards Registration of Interest

Role not yet Available

We will update this page with further information regarding our 2026 Graduate intake once we have this finalised. Please register interest to be notified of any updates through this expression of interest form.

Here, you'll be supporting Auckland Council's systems and data insights, including enterprise architecture, security, applications, business information management, ICT operations, ICT programme office and customer relations.

1 job available

Graduate Programme 2026 Onwards Registration of Interest

Role not yet Available

We will update this page with further information regarding our 2026 Graduate intake once we have this finalised. Please register interest to be notified of any updates through this expression of interest form.

Our diverse range of roles that cater to construction and engineering graduates will influence economic growth and community wellbeing. Our roles affect many aspects of Aucklanders' lives from the environment and buildings we live in, to the food we eat and water we drink.

1 job available

Summer Internship 2024/2025 Registration of Interest

Role not yet Available

We open applications for our summer internship programme later in the year. Please register interest to be notified of any updates through this expression of interest form.

Here, you will complete rotations that provide assistance and professional expertise in many aspects of planning and Regulatory Services.

1 job available

Summer Internship 2024/2025 Registration of Interest

Role not yet Available

We open applications for our summer internship programme later in the year. Please register interest to be notified of any updates through this expression of interest form.

Encompassing both financial and non-financial functions, here you'll enable Auckland Council to deliver quality services in a responsible way. A number of our roles are suitable to those with an interest in business.

1 job available

Summer Internship 2024/2025 Registration of Interest

Role not yet Available

We open applications for our summer internship programme later in the year. Please register interest to be notified of any updates through this expression of interest form.

We offer a range of opportunities; from implementing frameworks linking our people to organisational goals; supporting effective democratic decision-making and providing high quality policy advice to the Governing Body, Committees and Local Boards.

1 job available

Summer Internship 2024/2025 Registration of Interest

Role not yet Available

We open applications for our summer internship programme later in the year. Please register interest to be notified of any updates through this expression of interest form.

With diverse services, we offer a range of opportunities that are suitable to science majors. From data and numbers, through to health and waste services.

1 job available

Summer Internship 2024/2025 Registration of Interest

Role not yet Available

We open applications for our summer internship programme later in the year. Please register interest to be notified of any updates through this expression of interest form.

Here you’ll have the chance to provide high quality policy advice and develop your strategic thinking to impact the broad range of services across Auckland Council.

1 job available

Summer Internship 2024/2025 Registration of Interest

Role not yet Available

We open applications for our summer internship programme later in the year. Please register interest to be notified of any updates through this expression of interest form.

Here, you'll be supporting Auckland Council's systems and data insights, including enterprise architecture, security, applications, business information management, ICT operations, ICT programme office and customer relations.

1 job available

Summer Internship 2024/2025 Registration of Interest

Role not yet Available

We open applications for our summer internship programme later in the year. Please register interest to be notified of any updates through this expression of interest form.

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