Specialist Advisor

Overview

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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.

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 :

You must have an outstanding track record of :

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.

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 :

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

Note : This role closes on Sunday 5th October 2025 at 11.59pm.

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Salary and employment details

Equal opportunity

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. We also welcome applications from 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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