Principal Programme Manager

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Date: 18 Aug 2026

Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010

Company: Auckland Council

 

 

  • Help make Auckland and Aucklanders more resilient to natural hazards
  • Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week's leave
  • Salary will be $135,000 to $150,000 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

 

 

 

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

 

Auckland Council is establishing a Natural Hazards and Loss Modelling programme team to better manage the natural hazards risks to its $77 billion asset base, driven by climate change and population growth/intensification.

 

Because of our scale we have a unique opportunity to build our in-house capability to model these hazards and their consequences, to develop mitigation strategies to make Auckland more resilient and to reduce costs for our residents.   

  

We are recruiting specialists and subject matter experts to be part of this team, from science, asset management, programme management and digital engineering backgrounds. Their work will integrate hazard science, exposure, vulnerability modelling, financial risk analysis and spatial data expertise into a single in-house function, streamlining Auckland Council’s approach to natural hazard risk management.  This will enhance council’s ability to make consistent, evidence-based decisions about resilience, public safety, land use and insurance.  

  

This programme team will be split across our existing Asset Management Centre of Excellence (who work to improve asset management practices across the whole Auckland Council Group), and our Natural Hazards Team (who coordinate our understanding and response to natural hazards across the organisation). 

 

We are looking for a programme manager who will report directly to the Chief Engineer.  You will be responsible for developing and managing a complex inter-disciplinary programme of work across the teams delivering natural hazard resilience, asset management and engineering systems improvement, and will help improve project management skills within the team. 

 

You could expect to work on: 

 

  • coordination of interdisciplinary workstreams, schedules and deliverables 

  • ensuring quality assurance and budget control 

  • developing and implementing change management strategies 

  • coaching the team to improve their project management performance 

  • reporting on progress, risks and performance  

 

 

You will be based in our office in the Auckland City Centre and we offer some flexibility to work from home or at other council offices.

 

 

 

He kōrero mōu: About you 

 

This role requires a strong background in programme management and project delivery that you would have gained from experience in similar roles within large, complex, or political organisations. 

 

In addition, we will be looking for specific experience with the key role requirements: 

 

  • PMP or PRINCE2 certified 

  • process development and mapping skills 

  • highly skilled communicator with the ability to build relationships

  • ability to develop and deliver training 

  • strong governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement capability 

 

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 1.8 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.  

 

You will get immense satisfaction from working with a motivated and fun team which collaborates across the whole organisation to make Auckland – and Aucklanders – more resilient to natural hazards. 

 
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: Sunday, 6 September 2026 

 

Find a copy of the position description HERE
 

 

This role has an indicative remuneration range of $135,000 - $150,000, commensurate on skills and experience

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.