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Rotorua Lakes Council · 201-1000 employees
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 Finance & Business Performance team. The Kaupapa of this team is maintaining Councils financial integrity by ensuring legislative and statutory compliance, maintenance of accurate financial records and management of financial risks. In addition, we partner with key stakeholders across the organisation to provide relevant insights to enable decision making and optimise performance.
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?
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