Grants Coordinator

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

As a Grants Coordinator you will support Auckland Council’s Grants & Incentives team as they implement and evaluate a range of local community grant schemes in accordance with the Auckland Council’s strategic direction.

You will provide administration and logistics support to the unit and will proactively participate in the improvement of grant processes. This will mean working closely with not only the Operations Support team but other departments within Auckland Council such as our Elected Members and Local Board Staff.
 

You can expect to work on:

• Supporting subject matter experts to establish grants in the appropriate manner
• Processing payments to successful applicants
• Reconcile and investigate documentation to ensure accuracy, 
• Coordinating the opening and closing of grant rounds
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement. 

He kōrero mōu: About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have experience working with Grants or with community projects, ideally from within large and complex organisations. 

We will also be looking for a strong communicator who can build strong relationships with internal/external customers. 
  

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 nearly 1.7 million people. We are dedicated to making Auckland the best place in the world to work, study, invest and enjoy an outstanding quality of life.
  

You’ll also work in a flexible and supportive work environment and will have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts.

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

You can find a copy of the position description here. 

Applications close Friday, 5th December 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.