Manager Complex Programmes

• Leading one of NZ's most significant & complex recovery programmes
• Storm-Affected Land Transition team | 300 storm-affected properties
• Fixed term Opportunity - ASAP (negotiable) until Dec 24th, 2027

He angitūtanga: The opportunity  

Lead one of Auckland's most complex and high-profile recovery programmes. 

Auckland Council has a unique opportunity for an experienced Manager Complex Programmes to lead the delivery of the Storm-Affected Land (SAL) Complex Sites Programme. 

This is a significant leadership role responsible for delivering outcomes across a portfolio of approximately 300 complex storm-affected properties. Reporting to the Head of Storm-Affected Land, you'll lead a team of programme specialists while personally overseeing the most challenging, politically sensitive and strategically important property matters. 

Success in this role requires someone who thrives in complexity. You'll balance programme delivery, governance, commercial decision-making and stakeholder relationships while navigating competing priorities, changing risks and high public visibility. You'll work alongside senior leaders, elected members, iwi, communities and industry partners to deliver practical, long-term land-use solutions that support safer, more resilient communities across Tāmaki Makaurau. 

This is an opportunity to influence outcomes that will leave a lasting legacy for Auckland.

To review the full position description please click here: Manager Complex Programmes

Day-to-day you can expect to: 

• Lead the delivery of a complex, multi-disciplinary programme, ensuring agreed outcomes, budgets, timelines and quality standards are achieved.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of Programme Managers and Site Resolution Managers.
• Personally manage Auckland Council's most complex, high-risk and politically sensitive storm-affected property matters.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, elected members, iwi, communities, consultants and external partners.
• Drive programme governance, performance, continuous improvement, risk management and strategic decision-making across the portfolio.

He kōrero mōu: About you 

You're an accomplished programme leader who is comfortable operating where complexity, ambiguity and stakeholder expectations intersect. You've successfully delivered major programmes through others, built high-performing teams and earned credibility by making sound decisions in challenging environments.

You're commercially astute, politically aware and able to see both the strategic picture and the operational detail. Whether negotiating complex land-use outcomes, managing programme risk or presenting to governance groups, you bring calm, sound judgement and a collaborative leadership style.

We're looking for someone with:

• Extensive senior leadership experience (typically 12+ years) delivering complex infrastructure, property, land development or large-scale programmes.
• Proven success leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams and delivering outcomes through influence rather than direct delivery alone.
• Strong programme governance, commercial, financial and risk management capability within complex organisational environments.
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior leaders, elected members, iwi and external partners.
• The ability to make sound decisions, influence outcomes and deliver at pace in a highly visible and evolving environment.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We understand salary information is important when considering a new opportunity. For an indication of the salary range, please contact us using the email below. This allows us to provide helpful guidance while respecting the privacy of our kaimahi.

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts, including flexible working where possible.

• View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits here: Snapshot Benefits

• Our employer KiwiSaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

• We are a diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!

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

Tono mo te mahi/To Apply 

• Please provide a bespoke cover letter
• No need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date
• You need to have the right to work in NZ already. We are unable to support visa applications for this role
• Applications close at 11.59pm on 17 July 2026

If you have any questions once you have reviewed the advert and position description, please contact me on gina.seward@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Please note: Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.

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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.