Summer Intern - Emergency Management

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 our Emergency Management team, you’ll support priority actions arising from Tauranga City Council’s Organisational Improvement Programme and recent emergency response debriefs. You’ll gain practical experience in emergency readiness, continuous improvement, emergency planning, organisational resilience and local government operations while contributing to strategic initiatives and day-to-day activities.

• Contribute to real emergency readiness and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Gain experience in emergency planning, organisational resilience and local government.
• Develop practical research, reporting, stakeholder engagement and presentation skills.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you’ll ideally be studying towards a degree in Emergency Management, Planning, Geography, Science, Public Policy, Risk Management, Business, Social Sciences, Graphic Design or a related field. You’ll bring strong research and analytical skills, excellent written communication, attention to detail and the ability to organise information. You’ll be able to work independently and collaboratively, with an interest in community resilience, emergency preparedness and local government, and confidence engaging with a range of stakeholders. A New Zealand Class 1 driver licence is preferred, although a restricted licence may be considered. You’ll also need to 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.

Te Tukanga | How to apply 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 [email protected]

• 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.