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Date: 3 Mar 2025
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
We have an exciting new opportunity to drive the development of 21 local board plans, the community visions that help set Auckland Council’s spending priorities. This is your chance to hone your strategic and political nous as a Senior Advisor Plans and Programmes in the Governance and Engagement Department.

This fixed-term role will work with Auckland’s local boards to provide senior-level project management and strategic advice on the broad array of issues impacting local communities to initiate, develop and manage a coordinated approach to deliver the local board plans. These strategic plans guide funding and investment decisions for the next three years and set the direction for each local area by reflecting community priorities and preferences.

A key aspect of the role will include project leadership and strategic advice to colleagues across the organisation.

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He kōrero mōu: About you
Working in this environment, you need to have excellent relationship management skills and be politically astute, exercise sound judgement and demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical evaluation skills. You’ll need a tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience).

Local or central government sector experience is strongly preferred, but you could also be working in a similar role in a banking, consultancy, or legal environment with a demonstrated ability to give policy and strategic advice. Excellent project management, relationship-building, issues management and communication skills will help you work effectively and remain calm under pressure in a politically charged environment.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment with the opportunity to grow through professional development. Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many. You’ll also have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and other partnership discounts!

The salary range for this role is $100k-$118k.
Applications close Tuesday, 18th March 2025

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.