Summer Intern - Mauao Recovery Office

Tauranga; Tauranga; Híbrido; NZD 20 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible hours

Career development

Supportive work environment

Resumo da oferta

Tauranga City Council is offering a Summer Intern role in the Recovery team to help design and deliver a community-focused project. You will listen to community needs, identify opportunities, and develop a project plan, while building relationships with local organisations and supporting positive community stewardship.

You will gain practical experience in community engagement, project planning and communications, and connect with iwi, hapū, and other community groups to deliver tangible

Qualificações

• You will bring understanding of Te Ao Māori and engage respectfully with iwi, hapū and communities.
• You will be confident connecting with community members and partners, with strong organisation and time management.
• A proactive, practical approach to problem solving will help you make the most of the opportunity.

Responsabilidades

• Assist design and delivery of a community-focused project.
• Listen to community needs, identify opportunities and develop a project plan.
• Create communications material and build relationships with local organisations.

Conhecimentos

Community engagement

Project planning

Communications

Stakeholder engagement

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Te Tūranga | About the role

As a Summer Intern in our Recovery team, you will help design and deliver a meaningful community-focused project. You will listen to community needs, identify opportunities, develop a project plan, create communications material, build relationships with local organisations and support positive community stewardship.

• Gain practical experience in community engagement, project planning and communications.
• Build relationships with iwi, hapū, community groups, local businesses and visitors.
• Take a project from early research through delivery, evaluation and presentation.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

You will bring an understanding of Te Ao Māori and the ability to engage respectfully with iwi, hapū and communities. You will be confident connecting with community members, stakeholders and partners, with strong organisation, time management and communication skills. A proactive, practical approach to problem solving will help you make the most of the opportunity. A restricted or full New Zealand Class 1 driver licence is preferred.

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 .

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, apply now!

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. Click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

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.