Partnership Programmes Manager

• Shift the way we provide community services through partnership
• Lead a team enabling innovation and purpose-led collaborations 
• Connect people, services, and assets for better outcomes

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

For an innovative and collaborative leader, this role presents a unique opportunity to build enduring partnerships that impact existing and future communities.  Part of the Group Strategy, Transformation and Partnerships department, this team is focussed on influencing new and different ways of providing community services for all Aucklanders.  

As Partnership Programmes Manager, you’ll be leading a team of Partnership Specialists and Programme Managers focused on building meaningful, future-focused collaborations that drive innovative service delivery and create lasting value. The role provides an opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and community impact—helping shape partnerships that deliver on our biggest challenges and opportunities, and shape new service delivery models that are scalable, effective, and community-focused.

You’ll also have a crucial role in seeing the benefits of our partnership opportunities realised. 

He kōrero mōu: About you

You’ll bring experience as a politically savvy people leader, proactively leading teams to deliver on full and varied work programmes in a complex and changing policy or strategy environment, as well as in leading and facilitating strategic change. 

You’ll understand community sector investment models and the role philanthropic, government and non-profit entities have, and bring experience in establishing new and innovative partnership models relevant to a community service environment. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

You'll have the chance to work on high-impact initiatives that shape the future of Auckland, where your ideas and partnerships directly inform how services are delivered. With exposure to a diverse network of sector leaders, government agencies, mana whenua, philanthropic investors, and community stakeholders, you'll have the satisfaction of building partnerships that don’t just solve problems—but create new possibilities. 

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.

A copy of the position description can be viewed HERE. 

Applications close Sunday, 20th July 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.