12-Week Paid Summer Experience Assistant

Bay of Plenty Regional Council; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is offering a Toi Moana Summer Experience Programme for 2026/27. As a Summer Assistant, you will gain paid practical work experience while contributing to environmental and community projects across several teams in Tauranga, Rotorua, and Whakatāne.

The program provides mentoring and exposure to local government, with opportunities to apply your existing skills and learn about Te Ao Māori in a supportive, real-world setting.

Qualifications

• Open to students or community members with interest in the listed work areas.

Responsibilities

• Gain paid practical work experience across multiple units during the 12-week program.
• Receive support and mentoring while learning about local government and Te Ao Māori.
• Be based in Bay of Plenty Regional Council offices (Rotorua, Whakatāne or Tauranga) and contribute to projects.

Job description

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is offering a Toi Moana Summer Experience Programme for 2026/27. As a Summer Assistant, you will gain paid practical work experience while contributing to environmental and community projects across several teams in Tauranga, Rotorua, and Whakatāne.

The program provides mentoring and exposure to local government, with opportunities to apply your existing skills and learn about Te Ao Māori in a supportive, real-world setting.