Energy Project Coordinator - 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

• Great opportunity for a recent graduate to contribute to real energy savings and carbon reduction outcomes 
• Supportive team environment focused on learning and growth
• Two-year fixed term contract

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Kick-start your career in energy and sustainability with Auckland Council. We’re looking for an emerging professional and graduate to join us as an Energy Project Coordinator, supporting the delivery of energy efficiency initiatives across our facilities.

Working alongside experienced project managers and our Sustainability and Environmental Delivery team, you’ll help plan and deliver projects that contribute to Auckland Council’s energy savings and carbon reduction goals. Over the course of the two-year programme, you’ll play a key role in delivering measurable outcomes, including a target of 2.0 GWh in energy savings.

This role offers a unique development opportunity in conjunction with Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), including bi-monthly check-ins and access to additional support and insights from industry experts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and supporting the delivery of energy efficiency and carbon reduction projects
• Planning, administering and delivering allocated capital works programmes
• Preparing project and contract documentation and maintaining risk and issue registers
• Tracking progress and ensuring accurate and up-to-date project data and reporting 

He kōrero mōu: About you

You’re at the beginning of your career and ready to apply your knowledge in a practical, impactful way. You may have recently completed your studies or have had some initial exposure to the workforce (less than 12 months post-study work experience) and are now looking to build your experience in a supportive environment.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A tertiary qualification in sustainability, energy management, engineering or a related field
• A foundational understanding of systems such as GIS, asset management tools or databases (or a willingness to learn)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong organisation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive mindset, curiosity, and eagerness to learn and grow 

You may be required to travel to sites, so you’ll need to hold a full, clean New Zealand driver’s license.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a large, complex organisation while contributing to meaningful environmental outcomes.

You’ll benefit from structured development and mentoring, including regular engagement with EECA, as well as exposure to a wide range of projects and stakeholders in the sustainability space. 

If you’re looking to launch your career in energy and sustainability while making a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you. 

Applications close Thursday, 30th April 2026

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.