Environmental Monitoring Intern

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
Our Environmental Monitoring monitor compliance with resource consents to avoid, remedy or mitigate any adverse effects a project may have on the environment. You will be given the opportunity to shadow our staff, gaining valuable exposure to high-risk and complex projects across the region, and be given your own work packet of lower risk sites to work through on their own.

You’ll be placed in one of our five teams across the region and provided with a positive, supportive environment where you’ll be encouraged to learn, grow, and contribute. Many of our previous interns have returned to us after graduating to begin their careers.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Grow your skills and start your career. Our internship programme ensures you get to do real work that matters and learn from experts in your field. You'll engage in meaningful work, contributing to the development of Auckland as a world-class city.

We offer a supportive environment, with mentorship and networking opportunities. You’ll be part of our internship whānau and will be supported every step of the way by a team who want you to succeed, including a buddy, intern liaison, Careers Team, and the wider intern cohort.

You’ll spend the summer developing your technical and soft skills, and experiencing what life is like at Auckland Council. By the end of the internship, you’ll hopefully have a good idea of where you want your career to go. Interns may receive priority consideration for our 2-year Graduate Programme, setting the stage for your future career.

He kōrero mōu: About you
You are enthusiastic about learning how national and local govt environmental legislation is implemented to ensure projects and activities across Auckland are undertaken in a responsible manner.

You have a keen interest in the environmental impacts of development in Auckland and are motivated to gain practical experience in this area.

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 2026.
• Be eligible to work in New Zealand full-time from November 2025- February 2026

We welcome applications from students studying BSc or BPlan or equivalent qualification in environmental/resource management.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

To access the position description please click here: Environmental Monitoring Intern Position Description 

We will be reviewing and progressing candidates in the order that we receive applications. In instances where we receive a high volume of applications from candidates who meet the requirements for the role, this role may close before Wednesday 30th July 2025. 

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

This position is also deemed a safety-sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing. 

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.