Network Solutions Interns - Healthy Waters & Flood Resilience

• A paid 12-week summer internship at the Living Wage rate of $29.90 per hour with hands-on experience, support and development.
• Work on real projects that matter, contributing to services and initiatives that help shape the future of Tāmaki Makaurau and improve outcomes for Aucklanders.
• Manage and improve Auckland’s stormwater infrastructure and natural water systems.

Spend your summer doing work that matters. Auckland Council’s Summer Internship Programme is from 23 November to 19 February and offers paid, hands-on experience at the Living Wage rate of $29.90 per hour. If you’re in your second-to-last year of study or continuing into a master’s programme, this is your chance to grow your skills, build your network and contribute to meaningful mahi for Tāmaki Makaurau.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters & Flood Resilience (HWFR) department is dedicated to managing, planning, and developing stormwater systems. We work collaboratively with iwi and communities to future-proof Auckland’s water, ensuring healthy environments and resilient stormwater systems.

We are seeking passionate and motivated interns to join our Network Solutions team. As a Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience Intern, you will support our team in working behind the scenes to help big infrastructure and housing projects across Auckland happen, even when things get tricky!

Our team delivers three key programmes, and as an intern, you’ll have the chance to support different parts of each.

• Network Upgrade Programme: We help get access to land and funding, so pipes and drains can be built where needed through a novel statutory framework
• Haumanu Programme: We deliver stream and river enhancement projects and track those environmental benefits, enabling developers and organisations to meet their regulatory offset requirements.
• HWFR Support Programme: We support stormwater and flood resilience projects by helping with commercial and property negotiations and agreements, and by helping to resolve customer disputes.

Our team works with organisations like Kāinga Ora, KiwiRail, NZTA, and Watercare, so you’ll see how all the big players come together to make Auckland work.

What you’ll be doing during your internship

During your 12-week internship, you’ll be part of the Network Solutions Team, supporting mahi that contributes to the planning and delivery of stormwater and flood resilience projects.

Your work may include:

• Researching and reviewing property files and access agreements
• Overseeing and refining a statutory process, including liaising with Water Service Commissioners
• Supporting customer communications and admin
• Attending meetings with project managers and engineers
• Learning how council plans and delivers large public stormwater works
• Gaining exposure to real-world environmental, legal and property issues

He kōrero mōu: About you

You have a keen interest in property law, infrastructure delivery, and how legal processes support environmental outcomes, and you're motivated to gain hands-on experience in this space. You bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude, along with a developing understanding of property law, planning frameworks and public sector processes.

Your ability to analyse information, stay organised, and work collaboratively will help the team deliver complex stormwater projects and navigate property-related challenges. You may have some experience with legal research tools, property databases, or Microsoft Office, and you’re keen to build these technical skills further. 

A valid New Zealand Driver’s license for this role is preferred but not essential

We welcome applications from students studying:

• Law
• Property
• Construction Management

You must:

• Be in your second-to-last year of a relevant bachelor’s degree, or continuing into a master’s degree programme.
• Be eligible to work in New Zealand full-time from 23 November 2026 – 19 February 2027

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

You’ll gain hands-on experience, build practical skills and get a real insight into the mahi Auckland Council does for Tāmaki Makaurau. Throughout the 12-week internship, you’ll be supported by your team, connected with other interns and given opportunities to learn, grow your confidence and explore future career pathways in local government.

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 value whakapapa, reo and tikanga as strengths. Bring your whole self to mahi.
• If you wish to have whānau support included, just let us know during your recruitment process.
• We’ll work with you on any access needs so you can show your best

For more information about the graduate programme, please visit our careers page. 

Te Tukanga Tono: Application process

1. Online application – CV + a few quick questions
2. One-way video interview
3. Formal interview with a 2-person panel – in person or virtual
4. Pre-employment checks
5. Offer – Nau mai ki te whānau!

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: 11:59pm, Sunday 26th July 2026.

We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they are received. As applications may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate pool is identified, we encourage you to apply early.

Find a copy of the position description here: Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience Intern

The formal title for this role is Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience Intern

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.