Summer Students

Marlborough District Council•Marlborough, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Marlborough District Council is offering a range of paid internships across different teams for the summer period. These roles provide hands-on experience and the chance to contribute to real projects. Available roles include Environmental Science and Monitoring, Marketing & Communications, Recreation, and Gardens. The council is committed to supporting the next generation of talent in a passionate, community-focused team environment.

Requirements

Completed or will have completed at least their first year of study toward a New Zealand tertiary qualification by the time the internship begins
Available from November 2026 to February 2027
Residing in Marlborough during this period
Keen to learn and ready to apply their skills in a real-world setting
Good communicators who enjoy working with others
Organised and reliable, with a positive attitude
Comfortable using everyday digital tools (like email, spreadsheets, and online systems)
Can work independently and as part of a team
Open to feedback and willing to grow
Have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand
Undertaking an Environmental Science degree and have an interest in monitoring and/or fieldwork (for Environmental Science and Monitoring role)
Creative, organised, and passionate about marketing and storytelling (for Marketing & Communications role)
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential (for Marketing & Communications role)
Pursuing a degree in recreation or sports (for Recreation role)
Experience in practical horticulture skills
Passion for plants
Enthusiastic about working outside
Thirst for learning more about horticulture and botanic gardens (for Gardens role)

Nice To Haves

Basic graphic design skills
Experience with photography, videography, or video editing
Experience with or an interest in website content management (CMS) and digital marketing
Proactive, able to work independently, and comfortable taking initiative (for Marketing & Communications role)
Speciality in GIS focus and planning (recreational or other) is desirable (for Recreation role)

Responsibilities

Undertaking bathing water sampling
Low flow gauging
Data processing
Site maintenance and upkeep of monitoring equipment
Surveying
SOE sampling
Standard river gauging
General fieldwork
Assisting the Marketing & Communications Manager at Destination Marlborough with marketing & content creation duties
Website development
Assisting the Parks & Open Spaces team supporting day-to-day operations
Working outdoors in award-winning gardens at Pollard Park and Seymour Square