Summer Assistant Vacancy - Legal & Commercial (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 Legal & Commercial Team supports Bay of Plenty Regional Council across multiple projects is working on...and we need your help!
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s complex operating environment provides unique scope for developing your knowledge and skills across a wide range of work including:
- Commercial work involving contracts, procurement activities and contract management;
- Risk management and health and safety matters;
- Information management such as requests under the Local Government Official Meetings and Information Act and Privacy Act;
- Specific functional areas and legislative requirements such as Maritime, and Civil Defence & Emergency Management.
In this role you will:
- Support the Legal & Commercial team in their work and gain practical and hands on experience through research, drafting documentation, and observing meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist the team with day to day administrative tasks as well as taking ownership of certain projects during this period which will require you to engage and work with other teams across the organisation with the support and oversight of the Legal & Commercial Team.
You’ll be joining the Legal & Commercial Team. We are a team of professional individuals embedded within the organisation who provide high quality support and advice to the organisation on legal, commercial and procurement matters. You’ll work alongside and support the team in their day to day work as well as taking ownership of certain projects.
Ngā Pūkenga, ngā wheako - Your Skills & Experience:
We are looking for someone who:
- Has proven excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
- Works well in a collaborative environment.
- Has basic administrative skills including experience working with Microsoft systems including SharePoint.
- Must be studying towards or have completed a Bachelor of Laws.
- Experience working in an office environment would also be an advantage.
- Holds a current driver's licence.
This position will be located in Tauranga.
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.
If you have any queries or require any further information on what the position involves, please phone Monique Brooks - Legal and Commercial Manager on 0800 884 880.
Applications close 12pm, Monday 15 September 2025 and will be accepted online only.