Date: 8 Apr 2025
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council
- Lead the iconic programming, marketing and communications activities associated with the Auckland Harbour Bridge "Vector Lights"
- Opportunity to work with a range of invested partners
- Flexible and supportive work environment in a great team
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to play an instrumental role in developing and delivering the annual programme of lighting event activations on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. This includes supporting a calendar of key city commemorations and celebrations like ANZAC Day, Matariki and News Year’s Eve.
You’ll be involved in ensuring all of the behind-the-scenes activities that make the programme a success are covered off. You’ll need to be on point with your partnership and stakeholder management, as you’ll lead the arrangement between Auckland Council, Vector, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi – both in opportunities that could be developed, and in the delivery of the annual programme of lighting events.
We’re talking about a remit that includes leading the communications and marketing plan, getting creative in how to market the light shows, how to create engagement, working with the operations team to make sure all goes to plan, and owning and managing the budget.
He kōrero mōu: About you
We’re looking for solid and demonstrated experience in programme management alongside experience in delivering a communications and marketing programme. Ideally your background will be a blend of marketing, project management and project leadership.
Strong business and financial acumen will come with you, as financial management will be key.
Your proven experience in developing and maintaining strong relationships with multiple stakeholders will also come to the fore.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
It’s a high-profile role, and an opportunity for career development and growth. Not to mention the commemorations and events the lighting shows celebrate are important and meaningful to many in Tāmaki Makaurau.
In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment. Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
You will be offered a challenge, huge variety and a real opportunity to make a difference to the community. You’ll also have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts.
Tono inaianei: Apply Now
If you have the required experience and a passion for making a difference for our customers and communities, we want to hear from you.
Please use this link to view a copy of the position description.
Please note, this is a Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2027.
Applications close Tuesday, 22nd April 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.
