Lead & Coach

Are you passionate about serving communities and leadership? Do you thrive on developing and inspiring teams to deliver outstanding results? Join Auckland Council’s Community Wellbeing Department as a Lead & Coach and make a significant impact on the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

As a Lead & Coach, you will lead, coach, and develop your team (10 direct reports) who deliver community development, library, and arts experiences for our customers. This role is specifically for the Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Local Boards.

Day to day your responsibilities will look like:

• Delivering outstanding service to the people and diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau
• Developing and growing positive relationships with Local Boards and key stakeholders
• Supporting and guiding your direct reports in talent recruitment, training, community engagement, development, and performance
• Strategically leading and coaching your team to innovate and change the way we deliver community experiences
• Growing capability and improving outcomes for Māori & Pasifika
• Collaborating with colleagues and Elected Members to create and deliver integrated local board plans

You’ll know you’re making a difference when highly engaged and capable team members, leaders, and stakeholders are working together, and more Aucklanders use more of our services, more often.

He kōrero mōu: About you

We are looking for an experienced leader who can demonstrate the following:

• Commitment to embedding mātauranga Māori in all aspects of community services
• Sound cross-cultural competency and ability to engage and adapt approaches to intercultural contexts
• Proven leadership capabilities and political acumen in developing and inspiring others
• Fostering collaboration and building strong relationships
• Knowledge of customer-centric design thinking and service innovation
• Experience in leading distributed teams, managing stakeholders, planning, and budgeting

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

This is a true leadership role, where you are able to make a significant contribution to the people and diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau.  If you thrive and gain satisfaction from leading with authenticity and developing and inspiring others – the scope is all here. On top of this, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts including:

• Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave
• Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years
• Additional day of leave for community activities
• Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• 3% kiwisaver on top of your salary

Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package.

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

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

To view a copy of the position description, click here.

Applications close: Monday 28th October at 11.59pm

This role is a band J, we are expecting to appoint the successful applicant at a salary of between $145- $155k per annum, depending upon experience. 

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.