Date: 17 Mar 2025
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) department is dedicated to ensuring optimal experiences for our Kaimahi across all systems, tools, and technology. We prioritise delivering innovative and streamlined services while maintaining cyber safety for our people and safeguarding the integrity of our organisation’s information and data.
Our ICT Graduates provide different levels of support concerning ICT issues including problem diagnosis, troubleshooting, triage and projects.
This is a very exciting space to be in with conversations around machine learning and implementation of AI just around the corner!
You could expect to work on:
- Variety of challenging initiatives, working alongside many other IT professionals, delivering advanced outcomes for a hugely diverse and cross-functional customer base. Finally, you will be trusted to deliver outcomes and be given freedom to build and develop relationships with customers to give expert advice.
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems and infrastructure.
- Assists in troubleshooting, diagnosing, testing and resolving system problems and issues.
- Overall, ICT Teams are instrumental in driving innovation and leveraging technology to solve complex challenges in the digital age.
Your rotation may include
- ICT Platforms & Ops (Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Automation, Operational Security and, Database Administration)
- Information Applications (Geospatial Information Services, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Web & Mobile)
- Business Systems Services (Cloud Apps, Automation, Software-as-a-Service)
- Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP)
- ICT Governance, (Risk, Compliance, Change Management, Business Partnering and Portfolio Management)
- ICT Practices & Delivery
- Architecture and Strategy
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.
To view the full position description please click here.
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.
We offer:
- Diverse Rotations: Explore different areas of your divisional area through structured rotations tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Mentorship and Support: Benefit from dedicated mentors who will guide you throughout the programme and help you navigate your career path.
- Training and Development: Access to continuous learning opportunities, workshops, and training sessions to enhance your skills.
- Real Responsibilities: Take on meaningful work that contribute to the improvement of Auckland's infrastructure, environment, community services, and more.
- Networking: Build connections within the organisation and the wider community, expanding your professional network.
As a valued Council kaimahi, you’ll also be eligible for a broad range of wellbeing, sustainability and lifestyle benefits, designed to positively support your work experience. Please click here to find out more about some of our benefits.
He kōrero mōu: About you
You will have a good foundation of ICT skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts and ideas concisely and clearly, both verbally and written. You will be confident in taking initiative and working collaboratively in a team with a strong thirst for learning.
We welcome applications from graduates in the following disciplines:
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- or other related fields
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
Have a valid NZ-restricted driver’s license with the ability to obtain a full licence in 2026
To find out more about our programme, please visit www.endlesspossibilities.co.nz
Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
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 $65000
Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered
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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.
