Graduate Programme (Jan 2022)

We're shaping an awesome city – join us!

Hamilton City Council makes decisions that impact the future of our city and the wellbeing of Hamiltonians every day. We do a lot to keep the city running the way it should. We provide and maintain water services, make sure waste is disposed of safely, plan and deliver for the future of our growing city… and that's just the start. The scale of what we do is massive and it's the drive and passion of our team that make it happen.

Working with Council, you'll have the chance to impact the city, embrace challenges, and grow your career as part of our high-performing team. We're made up of more than 1200 staff spread across more than 20 sites, but we're united by a common purpose – to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians.

We have an exciting new graduate programme with a wide range of specialised graduate opportunities across our business. The programme runs for two years with new recruits starting with Council in February 2022.

We are looking for graduates who are passionate, enthusiastic, and driven – ready to learn and thrive in their chosen profession. Our programme offers the opportunity to learn from the best while developing your skills and experience before you are appointed a permanent role with the Council at the end of the programme.

During your first month, you will participate in a robust orientation programme that will set you up to succeed. You will be set up with a buddy and a non-technical mentor to ensure you are well supported during the two-year programme. Regular graduate recruitment days will also be held to help you stay connected with your fellow graduates across other areas of the Council.

These are paid roles, with salaries beginning at 65% of the industry standard for your profession.

We have the following opportunities for our first intake of graduates for 2022:

• Asset Management
• City Planning and Resource Consent Planning
• Building Inspections and Reviews
• Business Management Support
• Contract, Construction and Project Management
• Development and Project Engineering
• Compliance and Bylaw Enforcement
• Transportation

Applications are now open and will close on 1 September 2021.

Application Process

Ready to apply and make your mark on our city? You will need:

• A cover letter
• Your CV
• Your academic transcript

Everyone who applies to our graduate programme will be kept informed of their application's progress via email or phone.

If you are selected as a short-listed graduate you will undergo:

Psychometric profiling – this is to check that a graduate's values and knowledge aligns with Council and its business needs.
Phone interview – this is an initial interview and a chance for candidates to ask questions.
Recruitment day – this is a full-day session, which will involve a combination of individual and group assessments, presentations, and interviews.
Want to know more? Come visit us at one of the career fairs below:

• Waikato University General Careers Fair | Wednesday 21 July 2021
• Auckland University General Careers Fair | Wednesday 28 July 2021
• Engineering Virtual Careers Super Fair | Wednesday 11 August 2021
• Construction Virtual Careers Super Fair | Wednesday 18 August 2021
• Business & Consulting Virtual Super Fair | Wednesday 25 August 2021
• Computing & Technology Virtual Super Fair | Tuesday 31 August 2021

Otherwise – what are you waiting for? The start of your career journey maybe just a few clicks away!