Summer Project Assistant - Partnerships… at Rotorua Lakes… · Rotorua

Unleash your potential in Rotorua: Where work and life thrive together!

Imagine a workplace where your efforts directly shape the future of the vibrant community that is Rotorua. Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua |Rotorua Lakes Council offers you that opportunity and more. With a team of over 400 staff, we're the driving force behind transformative projects like the revitalisation of the Rotorua Aquatic Centre and hosts to the first NRL Indigenous All Stars games in Aotearoa. After a fulfilling day at mahi, soak in our abundance of geothermal pools, explore the mesmerising ngāwha (geysers), and conquer world-famous mountain biking trails. As we stand firmly committed to biculturalism and collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, your appreciation for Māori values, te reo, and tikanga Māori will flourish. Join us and shape your career in an environment where innovation meets tradition.

He kai kai āu ringa! Nau mai! You have the opportunity to make a huge difference! Come join us!

Are you ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to making a positive impact in our community?

At Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua / Rotorua Lakes Council, we're more than just an organisation; we're a force for good!

We are seeking high-energy individuals to join us for the summer. Our Work Placement Program will run from November 2026 until February 2027 and is a fantastic opportunity for you to experience what a career in local government could be like!

This exciting opportunity is in our Partnerships & Programmes team. The Kaupapa of this team is to collaborate with our community and the social sector to build a thriving, socially cohesive community with strong wellbeing.

Please view attached position description for more specific objectives, activities and work plan. If successful, you will work within a supportive team gaining hands-on experience and contributing towards various and diverse projects – plus you’ll be lucky enough to learn from some of our best and brightest leaders.

Working for Council means you'll be joining a dedicated team where your individual effort is part of something much bigger - delivering great things for our city and our community.

Our commitment to biculturalism through collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, is hugely important as is your appreciation for Māori values, te reo, and tikanga Māori.

Please contact people@rotorualc.nz if you have any questions regarding our Summer Work Placement Program.

Join us and embark on a journey where your passion meets purpose.

Think you've got what we're looking for? Up for the challenge?

Make the most of your summer and send us your expression of interest/application now!
Click this link to view the position description

Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.

Sound like you? Click the Apply button now!