Specialist Advisor

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This full-time onsite Specialist Advisor role with Auckland Council sits with the Community Wellbeing team in the Central and East portfolio, serving diverse communities including Puketāpapa and requiring some travel. It offers a hybrid pattern with flexible start and finish times, progression pathways, and the option to buy extra annual leave. You will lead community-led initiatives, provide evidence-based advice to inform elected member priorities, and build trusted relationships across community and council stakeholders. To apply, showcase a proven track record in project delivery, navigating complexity, and influencing at multiple levels; highlight community development experience, relationship management, a NZ driver’s licence, and willingness to work occasional after hours. Applications close 26 June 2026 11.59pm; salary band H is typically $100k to $120k.

• Hybrid role, home & office, flexible start/finish times
• Progression pathways supported & encouraged
• Option to buy additional annual leave

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Community Wellbeing Specialist Advisors work with diverse communities to understand their aspirations and support them in bringing their ideas to life. We focus on community-led development and building community capability, aligned with the Auckland Plan and Thriving Communities action plan. Our Specialist Advisors build strong relationships within the communities they are working with, can act as trusted partners and be accountable to deliver great results

We have a permanent opportunity in the Central and East portfolio, based in Central Auckland and servicing Puketāpapa with requirements to travel around the communities you will be working with. This dynamic role offers diverse and exciting opportunities to make a difference to Auckland communities.

Day to day your responsibilities will look like:

• Contributing to and leading work that tackles some of the toughest issues facing Auckland communities.
• Giving evidence-based advice to inform elected member priorities and decision-makers.
• Working within an environment that encourages innovation and impact.

He kōrero mōu: About you

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.

Joining the Community Programme Delivery team (Central and East) would enable you to utilise your considerable experience in community development to create and deliver innovative projects with our diverse Auckland Communities.

We are looking for skills and experience in:

• Community development and capacity building.
• Community-led delivery models.
• Relationship building and management.
• Working with diverse communities.
• Elected member engagement.

You must have an outstanding track record of:

• Project managing and delivering collaborative, results-focused work programmes.
• Being comfortable with complexity and ambiguity.
• Providing strategic advice and influencing at all levels.
• Working with a diverse range of community and organisational stakeholders.

You have a full NZ driver’s licence or can travel independently. You can also self-manage a working week to include attending occasional community events outside of traditional working hours.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

You’ll work in a stimulating environment and be part of a passionate team committed to Auckland communities. We support flexible working arrangements for our staff.

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
• 3.5% kiwisaver on top of your salary
• Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery
• Discounted Health and Life Insurance Policies
• Flexible and supportive work environment

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Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

To view a copy of the position description, click here.

Applications close: Friday, 26 June 2026 at 11.59pm

This role is a band H, we are expecting to appoint the successful applicant at a salary of between $100,000- $120,000 per annum, depending upon experience. 

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.