Stormwater Compliance Officer Internship

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
The Compliance unit is responsible for administering compliance of the Resource Management Act, Building Act, Local Government Act and Auckland Council Bylaws.

Our Compliance teams ensure that people, property, and the environment of Tāmaki Makaurau are safe and protected through education and enforcement of the relevant legislation and regulations.

Our Stormwater Compliance Team is a small team that works to identify, and address identified vulnerabilities in the overall Auckland stormwater network. This initiative is a blend of reactive and proactive strategies focusing on gaining compliance on private properties and finding solutions to safeguard assets, keep our neighbourhoods from blockages, and minimise potential issues. Our approach aligns with the Building Act, Resource Management Act, the Auckland Unitary Plan and Stormwater Bylaw aiming to mitigate man-made exacerbation of surface water issues.

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
We are looking for interns with exceptional communication skills. You will bring an investigative mindset along with a passion for fieldwork.

You are enthusiastic about learning and contributing to Auckland stormwater issues. You bring good negotiation skills and look to find solutions to actual problems.

You have an ability to work as part of a team to help achieve the team goals.

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

• Environmental Sciences or similar

Please note: role title is Compliance Intern

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

To access the position description please click here: Compliance 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. 

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.