Auckland Council

Auckland Council is the largest local authority in Australasia, and our team of over 8,500 people are achieving things today that have never been done before in New Zealand.

Here at Auckland Council, we’re passionate about creating the world’s most liveable city and are committed to serving the people of Auckland.

 

We’re looking for people who share our passion and give what it takes every day to keep our city running.

 

We have 83 different business types with a large diversity of people, roles, functions and a unique breadth of work environments and teams.

 

We give you the opportunity to work on large-scale projects that are shaping Auckland. Auckland Council’s two-year graduate programme is designed to give you broad experience through rotations, exposure to senior leaders and a tailored training programme so you can further develop your skills.

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You will also have a support system consisting of a mentor, a buddy, a team leader and our graduate community.

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All of this will help you drive your career. You’ll receive on the job training designed to develop your overall and role-specific skills. From day-to-day queries to performance conversations, you’ll have a strong support system with you every step of the way.

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Every 4-6 months you’ll rotate through different teams within your field, gaining valuable experience from specialists and working on a range of diverse projects. You’ll also have opportunities to network with Auckland Council’s senior leaders throughout your journey.

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Our graduate programme runs across 23 different departments, recruiting
a wide range of disciplines from Architecture and Communications to Finance, Cultural Studies and Sciences. We have something for everyone.

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Find out more at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/graduates