Summer Students - 2025/2026
Summer Students - 2025/2026
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Job Description
M mtou About us
Our people love working here because we are an enthusiastic team with a diverse range of skills and experience who are all rowing in the same direction. We are all passionate about making a positive difference for our community both now and for our future generations. What drives us is making Taranaki the best place in Aotearoa New Zealand to live play and do business!
Our main office is based right in the centre of the region right under our maunga (mountain) in Stratford. Living and working here means you have all the big city benefits along with a rural lifestyle and quick access to the sea and breathtaking country.
Whakatakanga & Whanonga pono Mission & Values
Our mission is to work for a thriving Taranaki by promoting the sustainable use development and protection of our natural and physical resources and advocating for the regions best interests.
We are committed to providing a service first approach to the public and regional community and in doing so aim to continue to better the quality of our performance while working safely sustaining effective communication and teamwork having the initiative and right to make mistakes holding accountability for improvement being results-driven and holding high job satisfaction.
Watch the video to find out more about Taranaki Regional Councils kaupapa culture and the impact of our mahi.
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M te tnga About the opportunity
We have a number of exciting opportunities available for tertiary students who are keen to gain work experience with the Taranaki Regional Council during their summer holidays for a duration of approx. 10-12 weeks between November 2024 and February 2025 with a brief shutdown over Christmas.
These summer roles will provide you with interesting full-time work with various opportunities available across the following areas:
Corporate Services Administration & Logistics and a shared resource across Communications Finance People and Wellness & Transport
Environment Quality Science and Technology Environmental Assurance
Operations Regional Gardens Land Management Environment Services
Skills And Experiences
Mu About you
We are looking for passionate individuals who are self-motivated and have an eagerness to learn!
To be eligible for these roles you must:
Be enrolled in a Tertiary qualification;
Have completed a minimum of one year of study;
Be intending to return to full time study in 2026;
Have at least a restricted drivers licence.
Whats on offer
Taranaki Regional Council is a fantastic place to work! Here are just a few of the great things on offer:
Active social club
Onsite gym
Free car parking
Training opportunities within each role
However the best part is working alongside fantastic people who are truly dedicated to the Taranaki region.
Interested Heres how to apply
Click on the apply button below fill out your application form and add your CV and cover letter. For further details please contact our People and Wellness team on
Applications close on Sunday 21 September 2025. Your application must be in by this time to be considered. Please note placement for these summer roles will commence between late October and mid November 2025 depending on exam schedules.
Employment Type
Contract
