• Auckland Council’s Internship Programme offers a living wage of $27.80/hour
• Improve Auckland’s stormwater infrastructure and natural water systems
• Endless possibilities to grow your skills and start your career

He angitutanga mutunga kore mō te ihumanea pēnā i a koe: Endless possibilities for an intern like you at Auckland Council

He angitūtanga: The opportunity


Are you passionate about stormwater and environmental protection? Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters & Flood Resilience department is looking for dedicated interns to help us manage, plan, and develop stormwater systems. We work collaboratively with iwi and communities to future-proof Auckland’s water, ensuring healthy environments and resilient stormwater systems.

As an intern, you will be working in one or more of the following areas:

• Support our operational teams with stormwater network issues while ensuring best practice, safety and customer satisfaction
• Assist the design and delivery team with planning, design and overseeing the construction and implementation of stormwater infrastructure projects
• Join our resource management team and assess sites for overland flow path compliance, or help develop a new private stormwater device database
• Undertake research and peer reviews on riparian margins for our waterways planning team
• Assist our Safeswim programme, or undertake field sampling for our Safe Networks Programme
• Work with communities on projects that build flood resilience
• Data mining and analysis for special projects

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Embark on a journey of professional growth and hands-on experience with the Auckland Council Internship Programme. Designed for students in their penultimate year of a bachelor's degree, or in a continued masters programme, this paid three-month summer internship, running from 18 November 2024 to 14 February 2025, offers full-time work that aligns with your field of study.


You'll engage in meaningful work, contributing to the development of Auckland as a world-class city, while receiving career development opportunities.


As an intern, you'll be immersed in a supportive environment, with mentorship and networking opportunities that pave the way for a potential future within the council. You’ll be part of Auckland Council’s internship whānau and will be supported every step of the way by a team who want you to succeed including a buddy, liaison, Careers Team, and the wider intern cohort.
Upon completion, interns may receive priority consideration for the Graduate Programme, setting the stage for a robust career start.


He kōrero mōu: About you

As an intern in the Healthy Waters & Flood Resilience team, you are enthusiastic about learning and contributing to the planning, development, and management of stormwater systems. You bring a proactive attitude, excellent problem-solving skills, and a keen interest in environmental protection. Your ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and communities, including iwi, will be essential in helping us achieve our goals.


To apply you must:

• Be in your penultimate year studying towards a relevant Bachelor's degree, or continuing into a Master’s level of study in 2025.
• Be eligible to work in New Zealand full-time from November 2024- February 2025
• Have a NZ Restricted Driver’s License.

We welcome applications from students studying:

• Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Sciences
• Earth Sciences

Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Application closes: Sunday 8th September 2024

To find out more about our Internship programme, including the position description for this role, and recruitment process, please visit www.endlesspossibilities.co.nz.


Dive into the endless possibilities and make a tangible impact on your community with Auckland Council.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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.