Auckland Council Graduate Programs & Internships

Government & Public Service

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!

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland Council is one of the most diverse organisations in New Zealand. Right now, we are working on large-scale projects right across our thriving region that are creating the future of our city. This means that we have a world of opportunities for talented graduates and students like you.

From parks, ICT, engineering and environmental services, urban design, planning through to finance , HR, strategy and governance - we offer endless possibilities to take your career further.

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 people who genuinely want to make a difference to Aucklanders. We have a bold vision: for Auckland to be a world-class city. It is a vision that unites us and drives our 6,000+ employees to deliver world-class services and experiences every day for our 1.5 million Aucklanders.

Recruitment Process

We'll be updating our careers page with more insight in the coming weeks. If you pre-register interest, we'll keep you updated once applications are open and provide you with all the insights you'll need to make your application a success.

Remuneration & Career Growth

Our opportunities aim to provide you with the opportunities and support you need to launch your career and develop as a future leader or specialist within Auckland Council. With over 80 areas of business and the chance to work on large-scale projects, we want to see you achieve your goals while making a real difference in the lives of Aucklanders.

You’ll be supported every step of the way by a team who wants you to succeed including a manager, mentor, and graduate network.

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score

4.4

Overall score based on 25 reviews

They Score Best in…

9.2

Work Hours

9.0

Management

8.8

Culture

8.7

Diversity

What Graduates Say About Them

The opportunity to try diﬀerent areas of work and ultimately focusing on learning the job rather than only on performance.
I appreciate the constant reassurance that our health and wellbeing is crucial in this job. There are a lot of processes involved in making sure we are working in a safe environment, and that there is a priority in making sure we're well. I appreciate how ﬂexible the job is to our lives, and the mass number of employee beneﬁts we get. Though this shouldn't be the case, it feels as though I'm working for a company that sees me as a person with my own personal life. I don't feel awkward or guilty for needing to see doctors, taking time oﬀ when I needed etc. The fact that we're instantly given sick leave at the start of our contract is really great. Overall, I feel as though the priority in making sure our health and wellbeing is support is one of the best things about working for Auckland Council.
Workplace ﬂexibility is the best thing about working at Auckland Council. It allows me to complete better work as I'm able to keep well rested with more time in my days due to less travel time to and from work. It also provides an environment where I can focus my thoughts better when I am working from home compared to being in the office. However, on the ﬂip side, it is also nice to have a hybrid working situation where I spend half of my week in the office to attend important meetings and strengthen relationships with my colleagues.
It looks after its people. There is a great balance between work life and personal life. Workload is manageable. There is support available whenever needed. Great pool of experienced and knowledgeable people in the team. This makes it a great place to work in.
In graduate programme, I enhanced my experience in rotating in different teams, all the co- works there are so kind to share experience and teach me the technical skills.

Working for a local government organization like Auckland Council comes with signiﬁcant pressure, primarily due to the high expectations and scrutiny from the public. The decisions we make directly impact the community, and this responsibility can be quite demanding. There's a constant need to balance the diverse needs and concerns of residents, which can be challenging. However, it's also an incredibly rewarding environment for professional development. The work is meaningful and varied, providing ample opportunities to gain new skills and experience. It's a great place to grow professionally while making a positive diﬀerence in the community.
I'm yet to experience anything bad about working at Auckland Council. If I were to give one output, I would have to say the lack in funding results in technological issues and lengthened work processes.
My experience as a graduate was always pretty good. Maybe too many restructures which gives general staﬀ an unsecure feeling for their jobs.
I don't think there is many negatives to working here so far. If I had to say what the worst thing was it would be how things can move slowly at points.
People not coming into the oﬃce as frequently - makes collaboration more diﬃcult

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Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities

Auckland

Hiring candidates with qualifications in

B

Business & Management

C

Creative Arts

E

Engineering & Mathematics

H

Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences

I

IT & Computer Science

L

Law, Legal Studies & Justice

M

Medical & Health Sciences

P

Property & Built Environment

S

Sciences

T

Teaching & Education

Current Jobs & Opportunities

Graduate Job or Program

Auckland

Salary

NZD 65,000 - 68,000 / Year

Remuneration is role dependent and includes a 12 month review.

Pre-register

Videos

Meet Hannah our 2018 Engineering Technical Services Intern | Auckland Council

There are Endless Possibilities at Auckland Council’s graduate and intern programmes. We are looking for new and recent graduates, like you, to join us. Take a look at why our current graduates and interns are passionate about working for Auckland.

Meet Alex our 2018 Engineering Technical Services Intern | Auckland Council

There are Endless Possibilities at Auckland Council’s graduate and intern programmes. We are looking for new and recent graduates, like you, to join us. Take a look at why our current graduates and interns are passionate about working for Auckland.

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