Principal Advisor, Infrastructure Strategy

• Influence the future direction of Auckland's infrastructure
• Join a supportive and collaborative team
• Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Policy department has an opportunity for a Principal Advisor to join the Infrastructure Strategy team. 

This is a critical role for the Council and will focus on ensuring investment decisions into Auckland's infrastructure is well evidenced and aligns with Auckland Council’s broader regional goals.

You could expect to work on:

• advising managers and elected officials on strategic infrastructure issues (such as integration of land use and infrastructure, supporting climate adaptation and emissions mitigation and equity)
• implementing the current Infrastructure Strategy actions
• updating the Infrastructure Strategy and supporting the development of Auckland’s Long-Term Plan

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires experience in the infrastructure strategy and advisory space. You have experience in similar roles within large, complex, or political organisations.

We will be looking for specific experience with the key role requirements:

• Infrastructure Strategy development and/or implementation in local or central government
• development and/or implementation of change initiatives in long-term infrastructure planning
• translation of complex issues into decision options and pathways, including for non-experts
• building stakeholder trust quickly and tackling long-term issues collaboratively

We still encourage you to apply if you have some but not all these requirements.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

 
At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement. 
 
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 all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.  
 
Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.
 
View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE 
 

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
Applications close: Wednesday, 21 January 2026
 

Find a copy of the position description HERE
 

This role has a remuneration range of $130,000-$140,000

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

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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.
 
Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.