Valuation Contract and Compliance Manager

**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**

Our Rates, Valuations and Data Management team has an exciting opportunity for a Valuation Contracts Manager to join the team. As the Valuation Contracts Manager you will be the driving force behind our valuation contracts Your meticulous attention to detail and strategic mindset will empower our business to make informed and lucrative decisions. You’ll be at the heart of decision-making processes, utilizing your analytical skills to shape key financial transactions. Your mahi will ensure all properties in Auckland have accurate rating valuations. This includes managing the contracts, processes and relationships required to acquire, maintain and provide accurate and up-to-date valuation information on properties within the Auckland Region for use in implementing legislation and council policy.

You can expect to work on:

- Ensuring all valuation queries and objections are responded to, meeting or exceeding accepted service levels
- Building credible and empowering relationships with third-party supplier to ensure best cost
- effective processes are used
- Creating customised key performance indicators that are Council friendly and ensuring performance service levels are monitored and maintained
- Enabling continuous improvement initiatives and creating a better understanding of continuous improvement and capability within Auckland Council’s context for example revaluation certification process

**He kōrero mōu: About you**

You will be a visionary who can anticipate future valuation contract challenges and opportunities. You are a strategic and analytical individual with excellent problem-solving skills. A confident leader who uses sound judgement to provide resolutions and make timely decisions in time sensitive scenarios.

You are adaptable and can tailor responses according to audience needs. Demonstrating exceptional communication, networking, and negotiation skills you will build credible and long-lasting partnerships with multiple stakeholders, often with different agendas. You feel comfortable in political environments and can navigate situations with political acumen and sensitivity.

We will be looking specifically for experience with:

- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as finance or commerce
- Demonstrable contract management experience including leading a team of specialists
- Understanding of local government sector and rating and valuation legislation

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

So what’s in it for you? You’ll be immersed in a small and diligent team. You’ll be exposed to all facets of strategic financial advice and build your network across council. This opportunity will allow you to actively participate in the development of yourself.

We offer a flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and varied learning and career progression opportunities across the wider Council group. You’ll be joining a team of dedicated and respected experts working collaboratively across the region to contribute to Auckland’s growth and development. We are committed to diversity, have a culture built on trust and valuing individual contributions, and are driven to provide the right outcomes for our customers and our environment.
- You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts - take a look_ here_
- Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many._

**You can find the position description **here**

**Applications close **Monday, 21st October 2024