Student Summer Holiday Employment

Richmond, New Zealand

Reference: 6911966

The Tasman District Council is inviting expressions of interest from enthusiastic students like you for our exciting summer job opportunities.

Join our team from mid-November to early February and experience the best of both worlds - with nearly 400 employees, we have the structure and processes of a large organisation, but the culture and feel of a smaller one.

At Tasman District Council, we're not just a workplace, we're a passionate community committed to making a positive impact in the Tasman region. You'll rub shoulders with industry leaders, gaining invaluable experience and networking opportunities across various fields.

You will:

  • Have a valid driver's license
  • Be available throughout the entire employment period (note: most roles will not be required to work over the Christmas/NY period)
  • Be physically fit
  • Have completed at least one year of tertiary study
  • Be a recent graduate or pursuing qualifications relevant to Council, such as environmental science, applied sciences, or engineering.
  • Be from the vibrant Nelson/Tasman region

This year, our vacancies span across; Engineering Services, Hydrology, Water Resources, Surface Water Monitoring, Biosecurity and Biodiversity and Water Compliance Monitoring.

Please indicate your preferred position/s in your application.

How to apply

Don't forget to attach your cover letter detailing your area of study and a current CV (saved as a PDF).

Successful applicants will be notified by phone by Monday 25th August 2026. All applications must be submitted online at careers.tasman.govt.nz

Applications Close: Sunday 9th August 2026

If you have any questions or would like to view a copy of the job description for a particular role please reach out to our friendly People and Wellbeing Team at vacancy@tasman.govt.nz or Ph. 03 543 8400.

Join us this summer and kickstart your journey towards a fulfilling career while making a difference in our community

Applications Close: 09 Aug 2026

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What to expect after you apply

Once the vacancy closes you'll be contacted within 7 days as to whether or not your application has been successful.  If you've been shortlisted for an interview, you'll be contacted by one of the People & Wellbeing team to arrange a time to come in and meet with some of the team. 

We typically only do one interview, however depending on the seniority of the role or the role itself, we sometimes require two interviews.  For mid-senior level and team leader/manager roles, you may also be required to undertake psychometric testing.

In your interview, there will be a member of the People & Wellbeing team, the Hiring Manager and either their Manager or one of the senior member's of their team.  Our interview questions are predominantly behavioural and skills-based.

Summer Student Internships

Every year we employ a number of Summer Students across the Council to work for a period of 12-16 weeks over the summer months (mid-November to February). This is a great opportunity to gain work experience in your field of study, advertising begins early July, All applications are to be submitted via our website in July.

We typically have vacancies in Engineering, Environmental Information (Hydrology, Resource Science and Biosecurity), Information Services and Regulatory (Compliance Monitoring).

If you're an Engineering student interested in a Rivers Engineering career/Summer Student position, check out this website for more information - Careers | Resilient River Communities - Careers | Resilient River Communities (resilientrivers.nz).