Job Description

Are you ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to making a positive impact in our community?

At Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua / Rotorua Lakes Council, we're more than just an organisation; we're a force for good!

We are seeking high-energy individuals to join us for the summer. Our Work Placement Program will run from November 2026 until February 2027 and is a fantastic opportunity for you to experience what a career in local government could be like!

This exciting opportunity is in our Parks & Open Spaces team. The Kaupapa of this team is to manage Rotorua Lakes Council’s network of parks and reserves and the assets in them to provide opportunities for play, active recreation and sport in the community and protect cultural, ecological and heritage values.

Please view attached position description for more specific objectives, activities and work plan. If successful, you will work within a supportive team gaining hands-on experience and contributing towards various and diverse projects – plus you’ll be lucky enough to learn from some of our best and brightest leaders.

Working for Council means you'll be joining a dedicated team where your individual effort is part of something much bigger - delivering great things for our city and our community.

Our commitment to biculturalism through collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, is hugely important as is your appreciation for Māori values, te reo, and tikanga Māori.

Please contact people@rotorualc.nz if you have any questions regarding our Summer Work Placement Program.

Join us and embark on a journey where your passion meets purpose.

Think you've got what we're looking for? Up for the challenge?

Make the most of your summer and send us your expression of interest/application now!

Click this link to view the position description