Summer Intern - Environmental Planning

Tauranga City Council; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Career development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Tauranga City Council invites applications for a Summer Intern in Environmental Planning to support a practical research project examining activities within Tauranga’s industrial zones. You will blend desktop research with fieldwork to identify authorised or potentially unauthorised activities and produce a clear project report.

You will gain hands-on experience in environmental planning, consenting and monitoring, work with experienced planners on a real land-use issue, and develop research,

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to organise information and work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support a practical research project examining activities in Tauranga’s industrial zones.
• Combine desktop research with fieldwork to identify authorised and potentially unauthorised activities.
• Turn findings into a clear project report.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Degree in planning or environmental management

Job description

16 Oct 2026

Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū - haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!

Te Tūranga | About the role

As a Summer Intern in Environmental Planning, you will support a practical research project examining the mix of activities operating within Tauranga’s industrial zones. You will combine desktop research with fieldwork to understand where non-industrial activities have been authorised or may be operating without consent, then turn your findings into a clear project report.

• Gain hands-on experience across environmental planning, consenting and monitoring.
• Work alongside experienced planners to investigate a real land-use issue affecting Tauranga.
• Build your research, fieldwork, analysis and report-writing capability.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

You will ideally be studying towards a degree in planning or environmental management and have an understanding of New Zealand’s planning framework, including the Resource Management Act. You will bring strong research and analytical skills, excellent written communication, attention to detail, and the ability to organise information and work both independently and collaboratively. A New Zealand Class 1 driver licence is preferred, although a restricted licence may be considered. You must also be able to work from Tauranga City Council offices as required.

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

We’re one of Tauranga’s biggest employers, and we’re always keen to welcome fresh ideas and energy into our team. As a summer intern, you’ll be supported, valued, and given real opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll work alongside passionate people who care about our city and its communities.

We offer great benefits like flexible hours, career development, and a supportive work environment. You’ll get hands‑on experience, build your skills, and make a real contribution.

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

Applications will close 25th October 2026

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities. If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.