Demographic Advisory Panel Member: Rainbow Communities Advisory Panel

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Date: 23 Nov 2025

Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010

Company: Auckland Council

  • Mahi that shapes the future of Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland! 
  • Advice that supports decisions affecting all Aucklanders, building more inclusive policies

  • Share your lived experiences and offer insights that reflect the diversity of our city 


He angitūtanga: The opportunity  

 

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland Council stands for inclusion, equity, and pride in Tāmaki Makaurau. The Rainbow Communities Advisory Panel gives voice to Auckland’s LGBTQIA+ and takatāpui communities, advising Council on how to make the city safer, fairer, and more welcoming for everyone.
Members bring lived experience and insight to guide policies, services, and community engagement. If you’re passionate about creating an inclusive Auckland, this is your chance to help lead positive change.

 

Auckland Council is seeking Aucklanders from a range of diverse backgrounds who are interested in serving as a member of the Demographic Advisory Panels, a space where your insights, experiences, and ideas can help shape the future of Tāmaki Makaurau.  

 

As a panel member you’ll provide advice to decision-makers on:   

  • Regional strategies, plans and key policies

  • Strategic matters affecting Auckland  

  • Issues of particular interest or concern to diverse communities  

 

Your contribution will help ensure Auckland’s policies and plans reflect the diversity of our city and support all communities to thrive.  

 
Advisory Panels  

 

Advisory Panels are one way Auckland Council engages meaningfully with diverse communities. We know that involving Aucklanders with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives is vital to the region’s success.  

These panels offer a space where your insights, experiences, and ideas can help shape the future of Tāmaki Makaurau. 

The demographic panels meet approximately every six-eight weeks, with each meeting lasting three hours. You’ll also be invited to attend additional cross-panel workshops and activities. On average, panel members spend around 10–15 hours per month on panel-related work, including preparation for meetings, pre-reading of draft policies and plans, and giving feedback.

 

He kōrero mōu: About you  

You’re passionate about contributing to the future of Tāmaki Makaurau and supporting positive outcomes for our communities.  

In this role, you’ll bring lived experience of your communities with an understanding of diverse perspective. You will be collaborating with 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;  

  • Engage and give advice confidently to a range of stakeholders and contribute to group discussions;  

  • Understand Te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi – we especially welcome applicants with lived experience of Te ao Māori; and  

  • Have experience interpreting policy, project plans, or strategies, preferred but not essential.

 

You’ll need to commit to a three-year term and be available for scheduled panel meetings and workshops (held on weekdays and/or evenings).  

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

 
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer  

Panel members are paid meeting fees and reimbursed for travel expenses as per the Auckland Council Fees Framework and Expenses 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. 

 
Tono Mai: Apply Now! 

 

Application close date: 7th December 2025 
Should you require assistance, please contact: mike.sipou@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz  

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.