People and Culture 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 People and Culture interns will be involved in a number of different activities, focused around the recruiting function. You will have an opportunity to work closely with the team to understand the preparations that goes on as the team approaches recruiting season, as well as be involved in the behind the scenes of what support work goes on during the months where we welcome multiple interns during the summer. There may be opportunities to do other things relating to how the team approaches attraction and building brand awareness as well.

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 have a keen interest in Human Resources and are motivated to gain practical experience in this area.

You bring drive and motivation, and have a keen interest in getting things done.

Your passion for the “why” set you apart.

To apply you must:

• Be in your penultimate year studying towards a relevant Bachelor's degree in business or HR, 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 business or human resources.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

 
Applications close Wednesday 30 July 2025

To access the position description please click here: People and Culture 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. 

Band C

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.
 

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.