Summer Student Parks and Facilities | Tauira - Papa Tākaro

Do you love the outdoors and care about the environment?

Nelson City Council’s Summer Student Programme is your chance to roll up your sleeves, gain hands-on experience, and make a real difference for our community. Over 12 weeks, you’ll join our talented Parks and Facilities team, spending time both in the field and the office, learning new skills, and contributing to projects that help shape Te Tauihu / the top of the south. This is your opportunity to grow your career, share your knowledge, and play a part in protecting and enhancing the places we all enjoy.

About the role | Kō tēnei tūranga mahi

As part of our Summer Student Programme, you’ll get the best of both worlds – time outdoors exploring our parks and reserves, and time indoors building your professional skills. You’ll :

• Collect and capture field data to monitor and manage our parks, reserves, and facilities assets.
• Spend plenty of time in the outdoors – reading maps, exploring new areas, and applying your knowledge in real-world settings.
• Upload and manage your findings using our asset management system and Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Get the chance to contribute to exciting projects – from mountain biking trails to roadside vegetation management and retired forestry areas.
• Work 40 hours per week across a 12-week fixed-term, with flexibility around your study commitments.

About you | Ko ngā pūmanawa ō

We’re looking for enthusiastic students who are passionate about the outdoors and ready to make a real impact. You’ll bring :

• Availability to work throughout the summer (Nov–Feb), 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• At least 2 years of tertiary study under your belt, ideally in parks and recreation, environmental science, geography, or GIS.
• Map-reading skills, and ideally a driver’s license for fieldwork.
• A love of teamwork, balanced with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Reliability, organisation, and sharp attention to detail.
• A strong connection to Te Tauihu / the top of the south, and a passion for contributing to your local environment.

What we offer | Ko ngā painga mōu

Being a part of Te Kaunihera o Wakatū | Nelson City Council gives you the opportunity to contribute to the betterment of the Whakatū Parks, offering a variety of challenging and interesting work while also advancing your skills and knowledge in the field of Parks and asset management, thereby making a meaningful impact during your summer with us. Your journey with NCC means building a brighter future for not just yourself, but for our entire community.

Ready to get started? In your cover letter, tell us about your studies, skills, and interests, and how they connect with the role and our Parks and Facilities team. We’re excited to hear how you can bring your energy, knowledge, and passion for the outdoors to this summer opportunity.

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Applications close : | Rā whakakapi : These roles are very popular, We will be reviewing applications as they are received and will close the advert upon finding suitable candidates so we encourage you to apply now!

For further enquiries : | Ina he pātai anō, whakapā mai : For more information about this role please contact Georgia Clarkson via georgia.clarkson@ncc.govt.nz. Please ensure that you submit your application via the link to ensure that it is received.