Why us?

We understand that taking care of Auckland starts and ends with taking care of our people, and this is at the core of everything we do. Our employee benefits, wellbeing programmes, good employer initiatives and staff discounts are just some of the ways we acknowledge and support employee performance, their contribution, and the value our people add to our organisation. Here are just a few of the great employee benefits at Auckland Council.

Employee benefits

Community days

All employees are eligible for one paid community day a year, where you volunteer your time to support a local community or volunteer programme.

Zoo pass

We offer one complementary zoo pass per year for two people. The pass is valid for one visit. Employees can choose between two pass options: either one adult and one child or two adults.

Wellbeing programme

A comprehensive wellbeing programme working with wellbeing specialists Vitality Works.

Flu vaccinations

Employees are eligible for free annual flu vaccinations.

Learning and Development

We offer a variety of Core Courses and ongoing learning and development opportunities and career pathways to our employees.

Counselling service

We offer free and confidential counselling service.

Financial advice

We offer independent and free financial advice.

Staff discounts including:

• 25% membership discounts at 25 of Auckland Council's Pools and Leisure Centres.
• Gym memberships at Les Mills, Glen Eden and Club Physical.
• Discounted tickets for employees for selected shows, events and promotions provided by Auckland Council and Council-controlled Organisations.
• Resene Paints.
• Lumino Dentists.
• Specsavers Optometrists.
• Southern Cross Health Insurance.
• Selected Microsoft products.
• Nutritional consultation package.

* Some eligibility criteria may apply - to find out more please contact us.