Talent Acquisition Partner - Executive Search

Overview

Auckland Council’s Group Shared Services division has an opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Partner – Executive Search to join the Talent Acquisition team. This is a critical role for the Council and will focus on leading executive search for governance boards, senior leadership, and niche roles across Auckland Council and its Controlled Organisations.

Responsibilities

• Attraction of highly qualified and experienced leaders to executive and board roles across the Auckland Council group
• Designing bespoke sourcing strategies using market intelligence and executive networks
• Advising selection panels and council committees on fair and transparent recruitment practices
• Providing strategic insights to influence board composition and leadership capability

Requirements and Qualifications

We are seeking a highly motivated and politically astute individual who has led executive recruitment and sourcing for board members and senior talent within organisations. Experience in executive search agencies or similar roles within large, complex, and politically sensitive organisations is preferred. We still encourage you to apply if you have some but not all these requirements.

Opportunity and environment

This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting the strategic leadership at governance and executive levels for the Auckland Council group. You will have the opportunity to build long-term relationships with top-tier executive talent and influence capability across the organisation. You’ll work closely with elected representatives, senior executives, and governance bodies—offering exposure, influence, and career development in a complex, high-trust environment. Operating in a politically sensitive environment enhances your reputation as a strategic and ethical recruitment expert. With deep stakeholder engagement this role offers autonomy and the chance to be a trusted expert and build meaningful relationships at an executive level. This opportunity will give you rare visibility and influence at the highest levels of local government.

Benefits and application

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Applications close Wednesday, 22nd October 2025

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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.

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