Graduate Programme 2019 - Democracy Services

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Graduate Programme 2019 - Democracy Services. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Launch Your Career with Auckland Council
• Endless possibilities to shape your future and make a difference in the lives of Aucklanders
• Support the decision making and democratic processes of New Zealand’s largest city

The opportunity

In this two-year programme, you'll be at the heart of where the big decisions are made.  You will develop your skills in areas like political acumen, relationship-building, organisation, working collaboratively and engagement.

You will have the opportunity to rotate through key teams within the Democracy department, which may include political meetings and support, Local Board Services, business support, privacy and Official Information Requests and Catering.

This graduate programme is a unique opportunity to gain exposure and experience in the dynamic field of Democracy Services within a team focused on our vision – for Auckland to be a world-class city.

About you

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 degree or postgraduate qualification obtained in the last two years, or be a current student and graduating before the end of January 2019.

We are looking for graduates with a qualification in a relevant field, such as, but not limited to, the following political science, law, public management or administration, sociology, economics.

Any experience working within a community group or liaising with a range of community groups would be very valuable - so please ensure you mention this in your application.

Applications for the 2019 Auckland Council Graduate Programme close on Sunday 29th of July. The online application includes job specific questions to help you show us how awesome you are.

Please note that applications will be reviewed only after the closing date.  If you are suitable for the programme, we may have a quick discussion with you, which would take place between the 30th of July and the 10th of August.

What we offer

Our Graduate Programme aims to provide you with the opportunities and 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 to the lives of Aucklanders.     

You are guaranteed a permanent position from day one! This means you can rest assured knowing that when you complete your Graduate Programme, you’ll move straight into a permanent position within Council. 

You’ll be supported every step of the way with a support team who want you to succeed  including a mentor, graduate liaison, and graduate network.  The graduate programme is typically made up of rotations across a number of business areas, giving you  accelerated learning and development, all whilst helping to make Auckland a world-class city. 

Apply below or find out more about our programme at www.endlessposibilities.co.nz

If you are passionate about Auckland and want to help ensure your community is getting best value, apply now!

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.