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We’re shaping an awesome city – join our two year graduate programme, starting in February 2025

We are looking for recent graduates or students in their final year of study who are passionate, enthusiastic, and driven – ready to learn and thrive.  We offer the opportunity to learn from the best, while developing your skills and experience when you are appointed a permanent role here at Hamilton City Council. 

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, with regular sessions with our Organisational Development team to help you settle into life here at council and to give you the opportunity to stay connected with your fellow graduates from other areas of Council.

You will have relevant tertiary qualifications, and your desire to learn will set you apart from the crowd/

We have an exciting opportunity for a graduate from either a Policy or Legal degree to join our Governance Team, as part of our 2025 intake

About us:

At Hamilton City Council we are committed to our purpose – to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians.  This is your opportunity to join us and grow in your career, while also having the opportunity to give back, and shape what our city looks like both now and into the future.

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 challenge, 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.

Staff Benefits

• Free medical insurance with no excess and pre existing medical conditions covered.
• A wellbeing day each year (an extra days leave!) to make sure that you are taking the time to look after yourself
• A community day each year to allow you to give back to your favourite charity
• Staff purchasing privileges
• Social Club

Application Process

• Ready to apply and make your mark on our city? You will need:
• A cover letter
• Your CV
• Your academic transcript

What are you waiting for? Pre-register now! The start of your career journey with us may be just a few clicks away!