Ecological Advice Intern

Auckland Council; Auckland; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Auckland Council offers a 12-week Summer Internship Programme in the Environmental Services Unit. Based in the Auckland City Centre, you will support the Ecological Advice team with SEA and ONF overlays review, GIS mapping and data management.

The internship runs 12 weeks from November to February, at the Living Wage rate, with paid hours. You will gain hands-on experience across ecology, GIS and environmental policy while contributing to meaningful mahi for Tāmaki Makaurau, in a supportive team

Qualifications

• Studying ecology, environmental science or environmental management.
• Second-to-last year of study or continuing into a master’s programme.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel; experience with ArcGIS Pro is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the review of Significant Ecological Areas (SEA) and Outstanding Natural Features (ONF) overlays in the Auckland Unitary Plan.
• Collate, digitise and manage technical information and datasets.
• Assist with GIS mapping and spatial data management.
• Work 40 hours per week during a 12-week internship, with some field work opportunities.

Skills

Collaborative approach

Independent working

Organised

Attention to detail

Excel

GIS

ArcGIS Pro

Environmental data handling

Education

Enrolled in ecology/environmental science/management

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Spend your summer doing work that matters. Auckland Council’s Summer Internship Programme is from 23 November to 19 February and offers paid, hands-on experience at the Living Wage rate of $29.90 per hour. If you’re in your second-to-last year of study or continuing into a master’s programme, this is your chance to grow your skills, build your network and contribute to meaningful mahi for Tāmaki Makaurau.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We have a great opportunity for a students with an interest in ecology, environmental science or environmental management to join the Ecological Advice team in Auckland Council’s Environmental Services Unit for a 12-week period over the summer.

The Ecological Advice team supports the protection and management of Auckland’s natural environment. This summer, you will support the review of schedules in the Auckland Unitary Plan, specifically the Significant Ecological Areas (SEA) and Outstanding Natural Features (ONF) overlays.

Based in the Auckland City Centre, but working across the Auckland region, you’ll work 40 hours per week on office-based tasks, with some opportunities for field work.

What you’ll be doing during your internship

During your 12-week internship, you’ll be part of the Ecological Advice team, supporting mahi that contributes to the review of Significant Ecological Areas (SEA) and Outstanding Natural Features (ONF) overlays in the Auckland Unitary Plan.

Your work may include:

• Collating, digitising and management of technical information and datasets.
• Support the identification of potential new SEAs and/or ONFs
• Assisting with GIS mapping and spatial data management.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You have a collaborative approach but are also able to work independently and proactively where required. You are organised, detailed-oriented and enjoy working with technical information and data.

You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel Experience, using ArcGIS Pro and working with environmental or spatial datasets would be beneficial. You have an interest in Auckland’s natural environment and are keen to develop your skills in ecology, GIS and environmental policy/planning.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

You’ll gain hands-on experience, build practical skills and get a real insight into the mahi Auckland Council does for Tāmaki Makaurau. Throughout the 12-week internship, you’ll be supported by your team, connected with other interns and given opportunities to learn, grow your confidence and explore future career pathways in local government.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

How we’ll support you as a candidate

We aim to provide an experience where you feel comfortable, supported, and able to be yourself.

• We value whakapapa, reo, and tikanga as strengths – bring your whole self to mahi.
• If you prefer a virtual interview or would like whānau support included, just let us know during the recruitment process.
• We’ll work with you on any access needs so you can show your best self.

For more information about the Internship programme, please visit our careers page.

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of. Nau mai, uru mai, your journey starts here.

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