Risk and Assurance Graduate Programme

About the role

Auckland Council is offering a 2‑year rotational Graduate Programme in Risk and Assurance. The programme starts on Monday 15 February 2027 and provides hands‑on experience across four core teams, helping you develop a broad understanding of council operations while contributing to the city’s future.

Key responsibilities

• Internal Audit: Support delivery of the internal audit plan, gather information and assess process and control effectiveness.
• Risk: Facilitate continuous improvement of risk management, prepare and run risk workshops and seminars.
• Integrity: Respond to integrity‑related speak‑ups, analyse information for investigations and assist with reporting.
• Insurance and Claims: Obtain information to support business‑as‑usual claims, primarily public liability claims.

Required profile

• Final‑year or recent graduate with a relevant Bachelor’s degree (Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting).
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand for more than four years without sponsorship.
• Strong written communication demonstrated through academic work related to risk and assurance.
• Ability to build authentic relationships, thrive in fast‑paced or ambiguous environments and embrace collaboration and problem‑solving.

Required skills

What we offer

• Broad exposure to council operations and a pathway to a permanent role after the programme.
• Flexibility, wellbeing support, tailored learning opportunities and a clear development pathway.
• Supportive graduate cohort and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.