People Services Graduate

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Kick-start your career at Auckland Council where you’ll gain exposure into various aspects that make up Human Resources, in an environment with size, scale and pace. 

As a member of our People Services team, you will have the chance to have positive impact through participation in various projects, gain valuable hands-on experience, and develop key skills in a group where people are the key focus. Whether it’s recruiting the right person for the right role, supporting employees and managers through people relations, people transformation projects, growing leadership capability, or ensuring payroll transactions run smoothly – People Services does it all! 
 
As a People Services graduate, you can expect to work on a wide range of projects and initiatives across multiple teams including: 

• Contributing to the optimisation and implementation of HR best practices, HR Information Systems,  and agile ways of working.
• Assisting with training and development initiatives.
• Participating in HR data analysis and reporting activities.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support organisational goals and strategy.
• Providing tailored support and advice to all kaimahi on a wide range of HR-related queries
• Supporting with end-to-end recruitment across the organisation.
   

Start date: 9 February 2026

He kōrero mōu: About you
We are looking for a proactive graduate, who is interested in the future of HR and wants to contribute in a meaningful way. You will bring innovation and critical thinking skills to help futureproof the work we do.
 

We welcome applications from graduates in the following disciplines:

• Human Resource Management 
• Applied Management in HR
• Business Management
• Employment Relations 
• Or other relevant degrees
   

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 you application in now! 

Find a copy of the position description here: People Services 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.