Date: 25 Mar 2025
Location: Auckland Wide, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council
- Innovative Projects: Shape resilient infrastructure with cutting-edge projects.
- Professional Growth: Gain authorship recognition and mentorship for Chartered Status.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with engineering subject matter experts and mana whenua on impactful projects.
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
The Engineering, Assets and Technical Advisory Department (EATA) plays a crucial role in supporting resilient infrastructure development and networks. We incorporate resilient thinking into all built environment plans, asset management and design standards. Our work spans managing coastal asset renewals, closed landfill operations & maintenance, contaminated land, natural hazard risk assessment, structural, geotechnical, civil and coastal engineering, asset management, contract management, and environmental monitoring and evaluation. Ultimately providing structural, geotechnical, civil, and coastal engineering input for Council and the development of design standards for Auckland.
EATA is a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, planners, asset managers, project, and contract managers. We collaborate across the Council family to deliver infrastructure projects while providing technical advisory and subject matter expert support. Our work is deeply rooted in our enduring partnership with mana whenua, ensuring it is reflected in our work programming, prioritisation, design, and physical works delivery.
Auckland Council is one of Engineering NZ’s Professional Development Partners who demonstrate a strong commitment to developing their engineering staff. As a graduate engineer, you will play a crucial role in project delivery as a key team member. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing successful infrastructure project outcomes.
- Developing new technical/engineering standards and guidelines. These resources will be utilised by the NZ engineering community in designing and constructing horizontal engineering infrastructure. An impressive opportunity to gain recognition for being part of the team developing engineering standards which will further enhance your career pathway towards attaining CPEng.
- Providing specialist design and engineering advice, and technical support for Council-group projects and consenting activities in the geotechnical, coastal, civil, and structural engineering fields
Throughout our 2-year graduate programme, an Engineering New Zealand Accredited mentor will support you to eventually attain the competencies required for Chartered Engineering Status through Engineering New Zealand.
He kōrero mōu: About you
We are looking for a graduate who embodies a strong willingness to learn and thrives in a collaborative environment. You will have exceptional attention to detail and communication skills, both written and verbal. Being organised and possessing strong analytical skills are crucial, as is the ability to be adaptable in a dynamic work setting. Proficiency in report writing and the ability to present information to a diverse audience are also key attributes we value.
We welcome applications from graduates who are completing a Washington Accord accredited qualification specialising in the following disciplines:
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Coastal Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Engineering Natural Resources
- Engineering Science
- Master of Professional Engineering (Civil)
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
- Have a minimum valid NZ restricted driver’s license before February 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 apply now!
Find a copy of the position description here.
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 $68,000.
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.
