A unique 2-year graduate programme that will give you exposure to a broad range of licensing and compliance activities across Auckland Council Apply your passion for environmental monitoring, the Resource Management Act or more general compliance activities in a supportive team Full-time role with endless possibilities to shape your future and make a difference in the lives of Aucklanders He waka eke noa: A canoe which we are all in with no exception. He angitutanga mutunga kore mo te paetahi pena i a koe: Endless possibilities for a graduate like you at Auckland Council
The Licensing and Compliance department of Auckland Council is responsible for a range of regulatory functions that help ensure public safety, protecting our natural and built environment and maintaining regulatory standards.
Our staff undertake regular site inspections across the region and respond to customer requests for service, ensuring the community can expect a rapid response to non-complying activities in our community.
Our business units in this department include licensing and environmental health, environmental monitoring, compliance and regulatory support.
Your day-to-day tasks may involve:
Processing and monitoring alcohol licenses for bars, restaurants, and events, ensuring compliance with the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act. Completing pool inspections across the region, to ensure they meet safety requirements. Engaging with members of the public who are making complaints about compliance issues that are impacting Aucklanders. Resource consent compliance: Ensuring that development projects comply with approved resource consents and other regulations. Delivering administrative support throughout the department while providing customer service to our customers.
Each rotation will provide a healthy mix of formal learning, on-the-job learning, mentoring from experienced professionals and meaningful work.
At the end of the programme, you'll also be supported in securing a permanent role within Auckland Council entities. This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Nga ahuatanga kei a matou: What we offer
Our Graduate Programme aims to provide you with the opportunities and the 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.
As a member of the team, you'll also be eligible for a broad range of wellbeing, sustainability and lifestyle benefits. Designed to positively support your work experience at Auckland Council.
The starting salary for this role is $62,000 per annum. He korero mou: About you
We are looking for someone who is passionate about ensuring that public and environmental health is promoted across the city. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills with a strength in conflict resolution.
Whilst prior applicants have come through either a Criminology, Urban Planning or Environmental Science tertiary pathway, we welcome applicants with a passion and motivation for licensing and compliance work.
This could include a genuine interest in the Resource Management Act, Building Act, Local Government Act and more general Auckland Council Bylaws, with the ability to demonstrate your knowledge and passion in one or all of these areas.
To be eligible to apply, you must have the following:
Be eligible to work in New Zealand, or be eligible to apply for a Post-Study Work Visa A relevant bachelor's or master's degree obtained in January 2023 – January 2025 Have a valid NZ-restricted driver's license
Applications for the 2025 Graduate Programme close on Sunday the 1st of September at 11.59 pm. If you are passionate about making Auckland a better place for the people who call our region home, apply now! Previously applied for the 2025 Graduate Programme?
We welcome interest from applicants who have previously applied for the 2025 Graduate Programme. Please note that other than your initial application, you will not be expected to complete any other stages of our process that you previously took part in. This ensures a consistent and fair experience to all candidates who haven't been part of the graduate 2025 selection process before. You can expect to receive an update on your application in September/Early October if you have previously taken part in the process.
