Lead Advisor - Councillor Support

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Councillor Support team has an opportunity for a permanent full-time Lead Advisor to join the team. Reporting to the Head of Governance Services, you will be based in the Auckland city centre with some flexibility to work from home. 

This role is critical for offering strategic advice on the councils committee work programmes to our elected members, enabling high-quality overview of those work programmes and leading to being better informed decision-making. As a Lead Advisor you will work collaboratively with an “all-of-council” approach to policy issues. 

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:
•    Providing balanced political advice to committee chairs and other members while remaining impartial
•    Supporting our Councillor Support team with purposeful advice and political oversight of the issues.
•    Use your relationship skills to develop virtual teams alongside senior leadership, ensuring seamless wrap-around support in advisory, and technical governance for the elected members you will be supporting.
•    Provide thought advice to the Head of Governance Services.

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about Auckland. You will be politically savvy with the ability to process complex information quicky and provide focussed unbiased advice and guidance to members of the Governing Body. 

Success in this role requires strong relationship management skills, self-awareness, resilience, and the confidence to thrive in high-pressure situations. You will likely have experience in large, complex and potentially political organisations.

We are specifically looking for:
•    Tertiary qualified with a relevant degree, for example in public policy, public management, or five years minimum equivalent relative experience 
•    Strong understanding and appreciation of the democratic process and in particular local government
•    Someone who can work independently using their relationship skills to progress and influence councillor outcomes.
•    Someone who is very comfortable working with elected members and senior staff on complex issues.
•    Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, gained through providing advice to a range of stakeholders, excellent digital competency

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

In return, you will be immersed in a team of passionate colleagues with a thirst for supporting our elected members to address the regional challenges of developing a growing city.  This role will also have you connect across council with other advisors, policy advisors, and senior staff to further develop your experience and expertise.

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 progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change.

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 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!
Applications close: 29 November 2024
Salary range: $100-115k

You can find a copy of the position description HERE

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.