Date: 25 Mar 2025
Location: Auckland Wide, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Counci

Tāmaki uta
Tāmaki tai
Tāmaki tua

Kia Ora Tāmaki, Tēnā hoki tātou.
Ko te tai o mihi hoki tēnei nō Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau e rere nei. Kei te tai tonu Te Waka Wharau e kimi kaihoe ana. Mehemea he hiahia, he pūkenga e tika ana āu hei āwhina i te iwi nei, tukua mai he karere, he tono rānei. Nau mai, tā te mea he waka eke noa tēnei.
Mā te tapatahi te tere o te waka e māunu e tere tika tika ai.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Māori Outcomes teams within Auckland Council work towards achieving a Tāmaki Makaurau where Māori thrive by delivering our 10 mana outcomes and strategic priorities guided by Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau, our Māori outcomes performance measurement framework.

The Community Māori Outcomes team sits at the centre of our largest operational directorate in council, providing support to 5 departments – Parks & Community Facilities, Environmental Services, Community Wellbeing, Pools & Leisure & Licensing & Compliance, to deliver better outcomes for Māori and all Aucklanders.

As a graduate in this team, you may be involved in projects that include:

• Engagement with Mana Whenua & Mātāwaka
• Marae support and development
• Environmental programmes, monitoring and engagement
• Supporting the development and delivery of arts, culture and events programmes that support Māori Culture & Identity
• Identifying opportunities for Māori to live healthy, active lives
• Development of quality advice to influence the decision-making process

He kōrero mōu: About you
We’re seeking a dynamic and passionate graduate who embodies the drive and initiative needed to thrive in this unique role. The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly motivated
• A confident communicator
• Understanding of mātauranga Māori and tikanga Māori
• A team player
• Excellent at building and maintaining relationships
• Willingness to learn
• Fluent in Te Reo Māori - Preferred

To be eligible to apply, you must have the following:
Be eligible to work in New Zealand, or be eligible to apply for a Post-Study Work Visa
A relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree obtained between January 2024 – January 2026

We welcome applications from graduates in the following disciplines:

• Māori Development or related Māori Studies
• Political Studies
• Te Reo, Te Āo Māori, Mātauranga Māori Studies
• Humanities
• Environmental Studies
• Or any other course of study if there is a keen interest in using your gained knowledge and experience to advance the interests of Māori within a local government context

Our 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.

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. You’ll also have opportunity to network with graduates across the business and build a tight nit community of friends! 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: Community Māori Outcomes 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

If you are passionate about making Tāmaki Makaurau a place where our people and communities thrive, apply now!

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.