Demographic Advisory Panel Member : Youth Advisory Panel

Demographic Advisory Panel Member : Youth Advisory Panel

The demographic panels meetapproximately everysix-eightweeks, with each meeting lasting three hours.You’llalso be invited to attendadditionalcross-panel workshops and activities. On average, panel members spend around10–15 hours per monthon panel-related work,including preparation for meetings, pre-reading of draft policies and plans, and giving feedback.

In this role,you’llbring lived experience of your communities with an understanding of diverse perspective. Youwill becollaboratingwith others and sharing your experiences and perspectives to help advise Council.

Ideally, you will :

• Be actively involved in your community or sector, with a strong understanding of its issues, aspirations, and challenges;
• Bring thoughtful and strategic insights to panel conversations;
• Work well with people from diverse backgrounds;
• Engageand give adviceconfidentlytoa range of stakeholders and contribute to group discussions;
• UnderstandTeTiritio Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi – we especially welcomeapplicantswith lived experience ofTeaoMāori; and
• Have experience interpreting policy, project plans, or strategies, preferred but not essential.

You’llneed to commit to athree-year termand be available for scheduled panel meetings and workshops (held on weekdays and / or evenings).

If this sounds like you,we’dlove to hear from you – no perfect match needed.

Panel members are paid meeting fees and reimbursed for travel expenses as per the Auckland CouncilFees Framework andExpenses Policy for Appointed Members.

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 everyone will feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

Application close date : 7th December 2025

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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. We are here to support you every step of the way!

Please note :

The questions in the online application form are standard recruitment questions for Auckland Council and may not all be relevant to the advisory panel role. In particular, the questions on salary expectations and notice period can be answered with 'not applicable'.

We will be continuing the recruitment process mid to late Jan 2026.

All successful applicants will be required to complete pre-appointment checks, including a Ministry of Justice or qualification check where applicable.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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