Environmental Services Graduate
5 days ago
- Work alongside passionate professionals to protect and restore our natural environment.
- Empower Aucklanders to take proactive climate action.
- Get to work both in office and outdoors
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Our Environmental Services department is dedicated to delivering impactful programmes and services that empower Aucklanders to enhance our natural environment and take meaningful climate action for the benefit of current and future generations. The department's main objectives are to:
- support Māori to exercise tino rangatiratanga and kaitiakitanga,
- protect and restore Auckland's natural environment, and
- empower Aucklanders to become environmental stewards and take proactive climate action.
You can expect to be involved in a range of projects contributing to different team's key areas such as:
- Leading the delivery of region-wide biodiversity protection and restoration activities.
- Delivering projects that support community resilience to the impacts of climate change.
- Providing advice and support for community-led ecosystem restoration.
- Providing natural environment and sustainability advice for the development of local board plans and projects.
- Delivering effective and strategic conservation projects, working with iwi mana whenua, local communities, council partners and other agencies such as Department of Conservation.
Start date: 9 February 2026
He kōrero mōu: About you
We are a courageous and bold team that prioritise effectively, focus on the most impactful actions and make evidence-based decisions. As a graduate, you'll thrive in our team if you are open and comfortable communicating with people, as relationship building is crucial. We value individuals who are self-driven and proactive, taking the initiative to make things happen. An enquiring mind is essential, as we encourage curiosity and continuous learning.
We welcome applications from graduates in the following disciplines:
- Conservation Management
- Natural Sciences
- Earth Sciences
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Ecology
To be eligible to apply, you must have the following:
- Eligibility to work in New Zealand for more than 3 years without sponsorship.
- Minimum of a relevant Bachelor's degree completed January 2024 – January 2026.
- A valid New Zealand restricted driver's license is preferred as travel will be required.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Our 2-year Graduate Programme aims 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. At the end of the programme, you'll also be supported in securing a permanent role within one of our Auckland Council entities.
Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city. We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.
Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.
Me Tono Ināianei: Apply Now
We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they are received, so get your application in now
Find a copy of the position description here.
If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.
This role has a starting salary of $65,000. Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.
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.
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