Auckland Council is on the hunt for graduates! If you're in your final year or recently graduated and ready to kick-start your career where your work truly matters, our 2-year rotational Graduate Programme is your chance to get stuck in.
Join the largest local government organisation in Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people, and gain hands-on experience and the opportunity to help shape the future of Tāmaki Makaurau as a world-class city.
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Our Risk and Assurance team are responsible for enabling, supporting, and assisting our people in making good decisions, providing assurance to senior management and elected members to instil trust and confidence in the way Auckland Council meets its obligations to Aucklanders.
Your Rotations
Across your rotations you’ll gain hands-on experience with four core teams:
Internal Audit
Support the team in delivery of the internal audit plan; obtaining relevant information and assessing process and control effectiveness across different areas of council.
Risk
Facilitate and support continuous improvement of risk management practises across Auckland Council, ranging from strategic risks to directorate and business unit risks. This will include the preparation and facilitation of risk workshops, presentations, and hosting risk champion seminars.
Integrity
Respond to integrity related speak ups, obtaining and analysing information relevant to investigations, along with assisting with integrity reporting.
Insurance and claims
Obtain relevant information to support claims under review, predominantly assisting the team to process business as usual claims (most commonly public liability claims).
Start date of programme, Monday 15th February 2027
He kōrero mōu: About you
We’re looking for the right person, not just the right qualification. You communicate well, build authentic relationships easily and feel comfortable working in fast‑paced or ambiguous situations. You value collaboration, continuous improvement and problem solving.
We welcome applications from the following disciplines
You must have:
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
You’ll gain a broad understanding of council operations and receive the support you need to step into a permanent role at the end of the programme. We offer flexibility, wellbeing support, tailored learning opportunities, and a development pathway designed to accelerate your career. You’ll also be part of a supportive graduate cohort throughout your journey.
We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
How we’ll support you as a candidate
We aim to provide an experience where you feel comfortable, supported, and able to be yourself.
For more information about the graduate programme, please visit our careers page.
Te Tukanga Tono: Application process
Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of. Nau mai, uru mai, your journey starts here.
Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
Applications close: Sunday, 2 August 2026
We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they are received, and may close the vacancy early, so get your application in now!
This role has a remuneration of $65,000
Our employer KiwiSaver contribution is additional to the base salary offered.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Auckland Council serves over 1.5 million Aucklanders providing services, policies and decision-making.
We’re here to serve Auckland and build a more prosperous region, one that gives a voice to our citizens, and makes it a great place to live, visit and invest.
Our talented people support Auckland’s elected representatives by providing specialist advice, implementing decisions and delivering services like rubbish and recycling, resource and building consents, bylaws, events and parks.
Our vision is to create a world-class city where talent wants to live. If you are interested in working for Auckland, visit our career website (careers.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz) or check our 'Jobs' and 'Life' tabs.
Auckland Transport, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Watercare are independent council-controlled organisations that look after specific council assets or activities on our behalf.
