Date: 8 Apr 2025
Location: Auckland Wide, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

• Permanent full time leadership opportunity at one of Auckland's largest organisations
• Lead meaningful conservation efforts aligning with Auckland Council's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship
• Take ownership to shape strategic outcomes and influence the long-term direction of regional park initiatives

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland Council’s Parks & Community Facilities Department is offering a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Programme Manager – Natural Environment Targeted Rate (NETR) to join the Regional Parks team. This is a key role for the Council, supporting the Conservation portfolio in the delivery and management of the NETR work programme across Regional Parks. A key focus of the role is to provide leadership and direction, along with support in budget management, reporting, liaison, and advocacy for the Regional NETR work programme.

You could expect to work on:

• Act as the main point of contact between Regional Parks Project Managers, other NETR Programme Managers, the NETR Steering Group, and Regional Parks.
• Build and maintain relationships with other teams to reallocate under-spent budgets for additional support when needed.
• Develop future business cases for resourcing that aligns to and outlining in the long-term strategy and programme goals.
• Review the programme to ensure we are meeting outcomes and KPIs.
• Monitor the financial programme, assist with setting the draft budget, and confirm the final allocation each year.
• Oversee budget spending and reallocate funds between projects to ensure the budget is used effectively.
• Create programme reports including NETR dashboard annual reporting

Find a copy of the position description HERE

He kōrero mōu: About you
This role requires experience 5+ years in the leadership role in a programme development space. You will have experience in similar roles within large, complex, and potentially political organisations.

We will be looking for specific experience with the key role requirements:

• A degree-level qualification in a relevant field (e.g. parks, open space, recreation, policy/planning, or natural resource management).
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to build strong relationships and achieve results.
• Works in a professional and effective manner to deliver on the outcomes of the program.
• Experience leading programmes that engage the community, with a focus on customer satisfaction and successful delivery.
• Working knowledge of Council’s financial systems.

We still encourage you to apply if you have some but not all these requirements.


Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer



Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.



This is your opportunity to secure a sought-after role in an amazing work environment. If this sounds like your next role apply now.

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.


View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE.


Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
Applications close: Wednesday 23rd April



If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.


Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.


Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check

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Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.