Ngā Tukunga

What we offer

At Tauranga City Council, we aim to provide employees with a range of benefits that meet our diverse lifestyles and needs.

Learning and development

We offer a range of opportunities to enable our people to learn new skills and develop capability towards career fulfilment.

  • Personal development courses
  • Leadership programmes
  • Team development workshops
  • Technical/professional qualifications and courses
  • Mentoring programme with senior leaders
  • Cultural training programme
  • Paid study leave for eligible employees
  • Career progression opportunities  
  • External development opportunities including Outward Bound and World Business Forum
  • Australasian Management Challenge
  • System training

Sustainable living

In Tauranga we prioritise nature. At Tauranga City Council, we’re keen to help our people make good environmental decisions in their work and home life.

  • Free bus travel for work purposes
  • An interest-free salary advance to purchase e-bikes, bikes, or e-scooters
  • Discounts on e-bikes, bikes, e-scooters and accessories
  • Access to in-house sustainability workshops and guest speakers

Wellbeing

  • Five weeks annual leave for all employees
  • Long service leave
  • Flexible working options (role dependent)
  • Free annual flu vaccinations
  • Eyecare subsidy
  • Wellness discounts from a range of providers
  • Free counselling and support services
  • Discounts on fitness and gym memberships

Life admin

  • Free online wills
  • Free life insurance
  • Discounted health insurance
  • Discounted legal services
  • Access to banking packages
  • Financial planning (free initial consultation)
  • Access to Microsoft workplace discount

Fun

  • Staff recognition programme
  • An active social club offering a range of events throughout the year
  • Staff discounts to local businesses
  • Boost membership, a benefits programme providing discounts and special offers at NZ retailers and service providers.

Staff networks

  • LGBTQIA staff network
  • Charlas Latina network
  • Climate Kōrero
  • Staff engagement network
  • Sports teams