Programme Advisor Social Innovation

We are recruiting for a Programme Advisor to join our team on a part-time fixed term (24 hours per week) for 12 months.

In this role, you will support the Programme Manager, work closely with team members, and provide information to the Finance Business Partner.

You will play an important part in ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial functions, including the monthly finance cycle, monitoring, and reporting.

This role is key to helping managers and teams track and understand their budgets and expenditure, while maintaining high standards of accuracy and consistency.

Role Overview

Drive financial accuracy – assist with budgets, finance task and support compliance across programmes.

Shape smarter decisions – turn financial insights into clear, actionable insights for managers.

Support impactful projects – ensure funding is managed, and utilised effectively.

Part-time fixed-term opportunity for 12 months

This role supports The Southern Initiative, Auckland Council's social innovation team working with South and West Auckland communities to drive equity, empower Maori and Pacific whanau, and create systems change for a more just and thriving Tamaki Makaurau.

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Key Responsibilities

Coordinate monthly finance meetings assisting with reporting on funding utilisation, supporting budget management capability across the team, and managing the action register.

Support operational finance delivery, including the unit's monthly financial management cycle.

Develop documentation to help leads manage their programme budgets effectively.

Lead new initiatives by coordinating financial set-up with the Finance Business Partner, ensuring funds are prepared, tracked, and utilised correctly.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you will need to be savvy in budget management, procurement, and risk management, with experience monitoring and advising on budgets, navigating contracts and ensuring compliance with financial and organisational policies.

Solid experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Proficiency in financial systems, advanced Excel skills and SAP.

The ability to turn financial reports into clear, actionable insights for managers and programme leads.

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 Tamaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

Benefits

As part of our organisation, please view a range of our benefits.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer.

We serve the diverse communities of Tamaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs.

We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people.

We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone.

If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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