Commercial Advisor

• Advise stakeholders across all directorates at Auckland Council on commercially focussed projects and workstreams 
• Be a part of high visibility projects 
• Flexible and supportive working environment

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

The Auckland Council Commercial Advisory team (part of the Financial Advisory department) has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Advisor to join the team! 

The key focus of this role will be to provide accurate and timely commercial expertise and advisory services to stakeholders, and in particular, support the provision of advice that aids decision making for sustainable business growth opportunities and achievement of savings through efficiencies, revenue generation initiatives and business improvements.

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Day-to-day you can expect to focus on: 

• Support development of commercial and business strategies, and operational plans for implementation and monitoring 
• Ensure information is provided and analysis completed to deliver prioritised plans
• Identify opportunities for sustainable cost reduction and external revenue streams 
• Monitor and analyse results to improve key business performance metrics 
• Engage in procurement services
• Provide support to commercially focussed projects

He kōrero mōu: About you

To be successful in this role you will have 5-6 years’ experience in similar financial, operational or commercial role, ideally from within large and complex organisations. Experience with project management is desirable. 

We will also be looking for:

• A good understanding of contracts and commercial processes and practices 
• A good understanding of project evaluations tools including better business cases, cost-benefit analysis and NPV analysis
• Evidence that you’re able to progress workstreams that are complex, ambiguous or involve multiple stakeholders
• If you have a breadth of commercial and/or financial skills and experience, are inquisitive, innovative, analytical and can collaborate and communicate well, this role might suit you.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are committed to environmental action and green growth to achieve our vision of becoming the world’s most liveable city. 

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment. Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

You’ll also have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!

The salary range for this role is $86k-$108k

Tono inaianei: Apply Now!

Applications close Wednesday. 19th February 2025

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.