Summer Assistant Vacancy - Geothermal Compliance (Fixed term - 12 weeks)
- Applications are now open for our Toi Moana Summer Experience Programme, running from 17 November 2025 to 4 February 2026.
- Opportunity to gain valuable paid work experience in local government.
- A 12 week Programme with opportunities to contribute to our projects and help Toi Moana deliver our community outcomes.
Te Tūranga - The Role:
Our Compliance team is working on ground truthing a geothermal bore map to confirm the location of up to 2500 sites! They comprise of both current and abandoned geothermal bores located within the Rotorua caldera and we need your help to do this!
In this role:
- You will primarily be wandering the streets of beautiful Rotorua looking for old, new and abandoned geothermal bores. Ideally you will know what these are and be able to recognise one, but we can teach you if needed.
- You will use an app to record your sightings to update a GIS layer for future use. This will help with the safe development of housing and other industrial projects in Rotorua so you will be contributing to valued work.
- You will also work closely with our external stakeholders, WorkSafe and Rotorua Lakes Council to ensure the safe usage of geothermal bores both now and into the future.
You’ll be joining the Air, Industry and Response Compliance team. We work closely to monitor air quality, industrial sites and pollution response. We are a hard working bunch but we help keep environmental standards high for the benefit of our local communities and environment, now and into the future.
Ngā Pūkenga, ngā wheako - Your Skills & Experience:
- We are seeking an independent and responsible individual to join us in undertaking this project.
- You will have a love of being outdoors and be reasonably physically fit as there will be a lot of walking!
- We are also seeking someone who has an interest in Compliance activities as your passionate nature will help you to complete this project as well as being adept at picking up technology.
- You will also be studying or plan to commence studying towards an Environmental Science related qualification or have relevant experience that is equivalent.
- We also require you to hold a current driver's licence.
This position will be located in Rotorua.
Ko wai mātau? He aha te kaupapa nei? - About Us & Our Toi Moana Summer Experience Programme:
At Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council we guide and support the sustainable development of the Bay of Plenty, now and into the future. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment, but we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of our regional community.
Our Toi Moana Summer Experience Programme has been running for more than 30 years because we believe one of the best ways to learn is on the job. Each year our Summer Assistants play an important role by supporting our teams and completing important pieces of work around the Bay of Plenty. There is no better place to contribute to your community and the environment you live in, while working alongside passionate and professional experts in their fields.
He aha tā Toi Moana? - What’s on Offer?
- An incredible paid Summer Experience Programme with full induction and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Support and mentoring on the job.
- Diverse working environment and friendly team atmosphere.
Next Steps:
To apply for this role, click the 'Apply Now' button at the top right of your screen and complete the application form.
Please note that if this is the first time you are applying for any role at BOPRC, you will first need to create a profile and register on our recruitment website. Once registered, you can then log in to apply for the specific role/s you are interested in.
- Applications will be automatically acknowledged upon receipt.
- Applications will be screened and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps - this may include a phone screen prior to interview.
- Interviews will be held over the phone or via MS teams/ Zoom from Tuesday 16 September 2025.
- All candidates will be notified once the position is filled.
- Successful candidates will attend an Induction day on the first day of the Programme so that you can meet your fellow 2025/26 Summer Assistants and find out more about working at BOPRC.
- As this position is designated as being “safety sensitive”, the preferred candidate will be asked to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol check prior to an offer of employment.
If you have any queries or require any further information on what the position involves, please phone Jason Laurent on 0800 884 880.
Applications close 12pm, Monday 15 September 2025 and will be accepted online only.