About us
The Gifhorn District administration trains motivated apprentices to become administrative specialists.

As a dynamic medium-sized district with 175,000 inhabitants, we offer a wide range of opportunities across all administrative departments.
We are:
  • A dedicated team of 900 employees.
  • Modern workplaces equipped with digital tools.
  • Partner of the Braunschweig vacational school.
  • An employer with family-friendly structures.
Our training combines theory and practice - the perfect start to your career in the public administration.
  • Philipp Raulfs
    The District Administrator
    The Gifhorn district administration offers exciting opportunities for training and careers in public service. We invite you to join our team and shape the future of our community.
What is vocational training?
In Germany dual training combines vocational school with hands-on practical experience. Our programm lasts
3 years and concludes with the NSI examination.
  • Typical tasks
    • Process and decide on application
    • Hold citizen service consultations
    • Digitize and archive files
    • Write official correspondence
    • Coordinate appointments
  • Qualifications
    • Secondary school diploma (Realschule) or excellent lower secondary qualification
    • Good command of German
    • Accuracy and reliability
    • Ability to work in a team
    • Interest in law and public administration
Trainee Testimonials
  • Juri Klein
    Azubi
    In my first year at the Zulassungsstelle, I process vehicle registrations and advise citizens daily. The variety between digital administration and direct citizen contact is fantastic - plus job security and great colleagues!
  • Kevin Meyer
    Azubi
    Rotating through Bürgerbüro und Bauamt showed me public service from all angles. Learning real administrative law while helping people - perfecr preparation for my career. Highly recommend!
Training content
Theory (Vocational school)
  • Administrative law: VwVfG, VwGO
  • Financial law: Budget management
  • Personnel law
  • IT Knowledges
  • Economics
Practice (City Administration)
Rotation through various departments.
Advantages of training in Gifhorn District
  • Professional benefits
    Security: Public service - no fear of dismissal.
    Variety: Work in different departments.
    Digital: Modern software and processes.
    Employment: 95% permanent contracts after graduation.
  • Personal benefits
    Work-Life Balance: 39 hours per week.
    Further training: Free seminars.
    Company pension scheme.
    Job ticket for public transport.
  • Financial benefits
    1st year - €1,293
    2st year - €1,418
    3st year - €1,464


  • Free vocational schooling
    Full social insurance coverage
    30 vacation days per year
Our departments
Where you will work. Every three months, you will switch departments - maximum variety!
  • Registration office
    Vehicle registrations, driving licenses.
  • Citizen service office
    Registration, ID Cards.
  • Building department
    Building permits.
  • Human Resources
    Recruiting, payroll accounting.
Apply now!
Application documents
  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • School certificates

If you`d like to apply, please send your application documents directly to our email:
ausbildung@gifhorn-district.de
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