Senior Advisor - Councillor Support

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Auckland Council is seeking a Senior Advisor to the Councillor Support team within Governance & Engagement, offering a City Centre base with flexible working and the option to buy extra leave. You will provide support, advice and connections to councillors to help them lead effectively and engage with Tāmaki Makaurau, while mentoring junior team members and maintaining impartiality in a political environment. Expect robust policy input, stakeholder relationship management, risk and governance process support, and communications or media assistance. Key requirements include exceptional written and verbal communication, political nous, resilience, and policy experience; apply by 26 February 2026 with a tailored CV and a clear example of impact. Salary range $90,000 to $100,000.

• Enhance your experience and expertise in governance
• Great culture and support
• Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave
   

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

 
Auckland Council’s Governance & Engagement department has an opportunity for a Senior Advisor to join the Councillor Support team. You will be based in the City Centre, with the opportunity to work flexibly.

Your primary responsibility will be to provide support, advice, and connections to councillors, enabling them to operate efficiently, provide leadership, and engage with the people of Tāmaki Makaurau. 

As a senior advisor you will mentor and coach other councillor support team members to help them develop their skills and potential.

Within your role you’ll maintain impartiality, while having a sharp understanding of working within a political environment.

 
You can be expected to work directly with councillors and senior staff on:

• provision of robust advice, supporting policy matters for the Auckland region
• maintaining stakeholder management and relationship building on behalf of the councillors
• issues and risk management
• timely governance process and administrative support
• communication and media support

You will be immersed in a team of experts with a passion for supporting quality decision making.  This role will also enable you to connect across Council with other teams to further develop your experience and expertise. 

 
He kōrero mōu: About you
 

This role needs high level organisation skills, great judgment and political nous, that you will have built up with experience in similar roles within large, complex or political organisations.
 
We will be looking for specific experience with the key role requirements:

• strong verbal and written communication skills
• strong stakeholder management
• resilience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• a policy background or experience in providing focussed, unbiased advice and guidance to elected members 
   

We still encourage you to apply if you have some but not all these requirements.

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.

View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE 

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

Applications close: Thursday, 26 February 2026 

Find a copy of the position description HERE
 

This role has a remuneration range of $90,000 to $100,000

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

#WorkingForAuckland 

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.