Date: 16 Apr 2025
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council
- Lead, develop and implement asset management change strategies and communication plans
- Join Auckland Council’s Asset Management Centre of Excellence
- Hybrid role with flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland Council has an exciting opportunity for asset management experts who understand the importance of investment and performance modelling to join the Asset Management Centre of Excellence.
You will help support the asset-owning departments in the council to optimise their investment in managing assets, and to drive high performance across the organisation. You will help set us on a path to becoming the best-performing local government in Australasia.
With a renewed focus on the importance of asset management, driven enthusiastically by our Chief Executive and supported by the Executive Leadership Team, this is a rare opportunity to make a significant difference in one of the largest asset-owning entities in New Zealand. We have embarked on a major transformation to align with the ISO 55000 series, starting with developing an Asset Management Policy and Committee.
This is a critical role for the council, focusing on optimising predictive models and analytical frameworks to support asset investment decision-making and performance analysis.
As the Principal Specialist, Asset Change and Communication, you will:
- develop strong collaborative relationships with all parts of council involved in asset management
- define, develop and drive the execution of an overall change management strategy and communication plan
- design and implement communication plans
- develop training material, FAQs, and other resources
- act as an expert advisor to the leadership team on change and communication subject
He kōrero mōu: About you
This role requires expertise in change and communication, and an understanding of asset management principles would be highly beneficial.
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
- ability to work across an organisation to influence others and collaborate across disciplines
- proactive mindset with a results-driven approach
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- ability to relate policy considerations and decisions to operational process outcomes
- able to act as a liaison between operational teams, finance, and senior leadership
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. View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE.
Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.
Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
Applications close: Sunday, 4 May 2025
Find a copy of the position description HERE (note that the formal job title is Principal Asset Management Change and Communication Specialist).
If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.
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.
