Senior Policy Advisor

• Lead policy projects that make a difference in the lives of Aucklanders
• Excellent benefits, competitive salary
• Auckland city centre location – Flexible working arrangements
• Strong culture of development and support

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

We are looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to join the Community Investment team in Auckland Council’s Policy Department.

As a seasoned policy professional, you will provide high quality policy advice to decision-makers, to ensure Aucklanders have equitable access to open space, sports and recreation and community services, while balancing affordability and value for money considerations.

You will contribute to planning for community investment over the next thirty years. As an initial assignment, you will contribute to the development of a programme business case for aquatic services as well as a needs assessment for sports and recreation services. You will be a trusted spokesperson for the community assets portfolio in council group discussions.

Examples of the work we do:

Manaaki Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland open space, sports and recreation strategy: https://infocouncil.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/Open/2025/05/20250515_PEPCC_ATT_11328_EXCLUDED_WEB.htm

Auckland aquatic network review: https://infocouncil.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/Open/2025/02/20250220_PEPCC_ATT_11325_WEB.htm

Embrace this opportunity to join us and improve the lives and well-being of Aucklanders!  

He kōrero mōu: About you

We will value your significant experience in developing policy.  You are an excellent strategic thinker with advanced analytical and research skills, and your verbal and written communication skills are top notch.  

You will work well with others and have strong coordination and project management skills. You will get satisfaction from analysis, problem solving, providing evidence-based solutions and influencing outcomes.  

You will be confident working with numbers and outputs from financial models. Experience in the Better Business Case FrameworkTM is an advantage. 

You will have a tertiary qualification in public policy, humanities, social sciences, law, economics or other relevant field.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We offer exciting work that grow your leadership capability, build your profile and expand your networks.  And you will feel immense satisfaction from seeing the impact that your work has on delivering positive change in our communities.  

While the position is a full-time position, we will consider part-time arrangements for the right candidate.

This is a hybrid position. You will be based in the city centre, with options to work remotely from home.

If you think you have the experience and skills for this fantastic opportunity, we encourage you to apply. See the position description here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17fRsFE9zWNZSnDbDHc_B0vIGX6ODGPPD/view?usp=sharing

Applications close on Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 23:59

Salary range: 100 – 120K (depends on experience)
Our employer KiwiSaver contribution is in addition to the base salary offered.

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.