Specialist Advisor

2 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

**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 12-month fixed term opportunity in the North and West portfolio, based in either North or West Auckland 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. This is a part time, 30 hour per week role.

**Ngā kawenga matua: Key responsibilities**

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 (North and West) 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% 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

Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package.

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

**This role closes on Sunday 5th October 2025 at 11.59pm**

**of the position description,**click here.**

**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.


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