• Senior Workforce Planning and strategic capability building
• Expertise in financial modeling, reporting, and practical applications role
• Fixed Term untill end of October 2025
• Hybrid working environment

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
This role is all about leading through the complexities of workforce dynamics in a technology environment, offering insights into everything from resource forecasting and turnover to capability-building strategies and comprehensive reporting. A crucial aspect involves active engagement with key stakeholders across Auckland Council, ensuring a seamless alignment with both current and future work programs while keeping a keen eye on forecasting needs.

On the strategic front, the role dives into the development and operation of resource management models specifically tailored for ICT, all rooted in a forward-thinking workforce plan. This includes:

Collaborating with internal and external capability centres of excellence, constructing and maintaining a dynamic capability matrix based on anticipated workloads.
Lead in steering the ICT Graduate and Intern program, nurturing relationships with external tertiary providers to create a robust talent pipeline and unlock new opportunities within the department.

Beyond the strategic lens, the position also involves being a go-to expert on AOG and Council procurement policy, providing top-notch advice, and ensuring best practices are followed. Managing contracts for both near and offshore resourcing is part of the mix, along with adept vendor management for people-related procurement. In essence, it's a role that seamlessly weaves together strategic foresight, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence in the dynamic realm of workforce and procurement management.

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He kōrero mōu: About you
The ideal candidate would need a strong background in workforce planning, a solid understanding of financial planning and modeling, development and delivery of executive-level reports/ presentations coupled with a nuanced understanding of diverse project management methodologies means navigating and managing strategic planning would be a breeze.

It is important to note that we are recruiting for an individual with extensive experience operating at a high capacity to drive outcomes aligned with strategic goals. As such below qualifications and attributes is what we look for in candidates:

• A demonstrated comprehension of process management methodologies, underpinned by strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Possesses the invaluable ability to communicate complex information to a diverse audience, coupled with a talent for cultivating and sustaining relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Holds a Bachelor's level or a relevant management qualification, augmented by certifications in PMI/Prince 2/SAFe Agile.
• At least 8-10 years of hands-on experience in workforce/resource planning within the ICT domain and an additional 8 years in consultancy, analysis, and program/portfolio management.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a city we are proud of for our ratepayers and residents.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

In return for your hard work, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and be a part of a friendly and collaborative team that is dedicated to our customers. You will receive dedicated training and development to help build your career and on top of this, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts. Click link to find out more about our employee benefits package.

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

Band H

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.

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