Auckland Council Reviews

Based on 25 surveyed graduates working at Auckland Council. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate.

4.4

Based on 25 reviews

Pros & Cons

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

What Insiders Say

8.0

Career Prospects

8.0

Career Prospects

The opportunity to progress is very apparent! This is especially clear when hearing from staff who have been here several decades!

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8.4

Corporate Social Responsibility

8.4

Corporate Social Responsibility

It's incredibly fulfilling to see how our efforts contribute to the wellbeing of the community in tangible ways.

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8.8

Culture

8.8

Culture

We have a friendly bunch of people and it is easy to make connections across all age groups, seniority levels, departments, etc. We often have morning teas for celebrations, and our department has a social committee that organises fun events for both during work hours and after work. This helps kaimahi connect on a personal level without the stresses of work.

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8.7

Diversity

8.7

Diversity

Council just spent a whole lot of money bridging the pay gaps between women and men, and within POC.

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8.5

Satisfaction

8.5

Satisfaction

Great balance between work and life. very helpful colleagues and very knowledgeable as well. I feel welcomed to ask questions, seek help. Great team environment makes it easy and enjoyable to work.

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9.0

Management

9.0

Management

Great managers all up. They've all been incredibly lovely and understanding.

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7.8

Office Work Environment

7.8

Office Work Environment

The Auckland Council office on Albert St is quite nice, lots of different spaces for meetings and collaboration.