Community Broker Papakura Local Board

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Auckland Council is seeking a Community Broker for the Papakura Local Board to drive Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau and Ngā Hapori Momoho outcomes through place-based development, relationships with elected members. This permanent role, 40 hours onsite in Papakura with travel, offers a salary of $102k-$120k plus 3.5% KiwiSaver and a flexible culture. Key requirements include demonstrated place-based community development experience, high-trust relationship management, political acumen, and strong communication plus analytical thinking. If you’re passionate about collaborating with diverse communities and wellbeing, apply even if you don’t meet every requirement; emphasize transferable skills and tangible outcomes, tailor your CV and cover letter, and show how you can influence local decisions. Apply by 9 July 2026 11.59 pm.

Auckland Council’s Community Brokers work to create strong resilient communities and drive the achievement of local board priorities through the objectives of Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau and Ngā Hapori Momoho, the council’s key strategies for improving community wellbeing outcomes.

Day to day your responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic insights and leadership, connecting council, community, and elected members to foster positive change
• Brokering and leveraging opportunities and increasing the value of outcomes, building and maintaining strong relationships with community delivery teams, local board members, and diverse community, cultural and social organisations
• Serving as a trusted source of local intelligence and advice, ensuring equitable outcomes through informed decision-making by elected members
• Supporting Māori and community initiatives to succeed enhancing community wellbeing

This dynamic role offers diverse and exciting opportunities to make a difference to Auckland communities. This is a permanent opportunity, 40 hours per week, based in the Papakura Local Board rohe with requirements to travel around the communities you will be working with.

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He kōrero mōu: About you

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Community development expertise: Significant experience in community development best practices, especially in a place-based context, ideally with both grassroots experience as well as senior advisory or governance experience
• Relationship management: Demonstrate the ability to establish, nurture, and strengthen complex relationships of high trust across diverse local communities
• Political acumen: Display a high level of political judgement and sensitivity, to inspire the confidence of elected members.
• Communication skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to listen, articulate, and influence appropriately for a wide range of contexts
• Analytical and strategic thinking: Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities

If you’re passionate about working with communities, are self-driven and thrive on collaboration, innovation and delivering outcomes – this is the perfect role for you.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. What matters most is your ability to contribute to a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where diverse experiences are valued. We know that transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 
Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

Additionally, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts including:

• Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave
• Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years
• Additional day of leave for community activities
• Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• 3% KiwiSaver on top of your salary

As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Application close date: Thursday 9th July 2026 at 11.59pm

Salary: $102-$120k per annum based on skills & experience, plus 3.5% kiwisaver

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.