Data Services Graduate

Auckland Council is looking for graduates! Are you in your final year or a recent graduate eager to start your career in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact? Our 2-year rotational Graduate Programme is designed to nurture talent and provide a platform for personal and professional development. By joining us, you'll gain hands-on experience, mentorship from industry experts, and exposure to a range of projects that contribute to Auckland's growth and sustainability.
 

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Our team is expanding so this is a brand-new role where you can bring your fresh perspective to leverage data to inform decision making and solve real-world problems. 
 

You will work within a team of data analysts, data engineers, business intelligence specialists, archivists and records administrators, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to leverage data insights for business strategy, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and informed decision-making. 
 

Additionally, you will build your network and foster strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement within the Data department.
 

As a Data Graduate at Auckland Council, you will help in creating data-driven solutions for identified problems and issues and communicating the results to a variety of staff and stakeholders.  
 

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

• Create data models, analyse, and identify patterns to support business decisions.
• Data cleaning, transformation, and integration.
• Data analysis and reporting
•  Automate reports and support BI and business objectives.
• Assist with report migration to PowerBI
• Assist with data migration to Snowflake
• Implementing Data Quality checks
• Managing Metadata & Lineage
• Working with our Records & Archives
   

Each rotation will provide a healthy mix of on-the-job learning, mentoring from experienced professionals and meaningful work. 

Start date: 9 February 2026

He kōrero mōu: About you
We are looking for Graduates with a strong interest in all things data. You will possess strong communication skills and have a strong appetite for learning. 
 

We embrace diversity and value unique perspectives so whether you hold a formal degree or are self-taught, we highly encourage you to apply. 
 

Desirable qualifications 

• Computer Science
•  Mathematics
• Statistics
• Physics
• Software engineering 
• Master of Information Governance - UoA - Brand new (data analyst, data protection, AI, security)

To be eligible to apply, you must have the following:

• Eligibility to work in New Zealand for more than 3 years without sponsorship
• Minimum of a relevant Bachelor’s degree completed January 2024 – January 2026

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Our 2-year Graduate Programme aims to provide you with the opportunities and support you need to launch your career and develop as a future leader or specialist within Auckland Council.  With over 80 areas of business and the chance to work on large-scale projects, we want to see you achieve your goals while making a real difference in the lives of Aucklanders. At the end of the programme, you’ll also be supported in securing a permanent role within one of our Auckland Council entities.

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.
 

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

To view all the benefits we have to offer at Auckland Council visit our Careers website.   
For more information on our Graduate programme visit our Grads, Interns and Cadets page.

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau. 

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they are received, so get your application in now!  

Find a copy of the position description here: Data Graduate Position Description

If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.

This role has a starting salary of $65,000 
Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered

#workingforauckland 

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.