Programme Coordinator

• Join our talented and friendly team
• Work closely with your local community
• Be the heartbeat of a vibrant community hub – connect, create, and inspire

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We are looking for a Programme Co-ordinator to join our Central City Hub team in a permanent full-time role primarily based at the Ellen Melville Centre with opportunities to work across all our sites including Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland Central City Library, Albert Park Caretaker’s Cottage, and Te Wharekura.

You will be responsible for responding to local board priorities by creating compelling programme opportunities that engage key communities / audiences and drive high levels of participation. You will also be responsible for manaakitanga, helping to provide a welcoming space for visitors and assisting programming partners where needed.

This is a 40 hours per week full-time position that is primarily Monday to Friday but will require flexibility to work across the seven days and some late nights when required.

Flexibility may be required around working hours including evenings and weekends.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You are skilled in administration and have a passion for organisation, planning, and process. You will want to support impactful community programmes that have reach and community engagement. You will have great attention to detail, be structured, and organised and can manage priorities and relationships effectively. You are a team player and thrive in an environment where collaboration and communication are vital.

We are looking for a team member who:

• Has proven experience in successfully delivering community-based initiatives in diverse communities
• Pragmatic, resilient, and comfortable working in a challenging environment, often with people who have complex needs.
• Well versed in programme planning and project management methodologies
• A confident multi-tasker
• Strong communicator with advanced stakeholder management skills
• Can build and maintain positive and meaningful relationships with the community to better understand their needs and aspirations.
• Well-versed in using social media to promote and connect with communities.
• Has attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We offer a welcoming and supportive team, and a community that values the library as a welcoming community space. Here you’ll have an opportunity to grow your career within the Auckland Libraries team and Auckland Council. 

You will gain access to many benefits and discounts. Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package. If you have the skills we are looking for, a positive attitude and want to be part of a fabulous team, apply now!

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

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

Salary: 65-70k (depending on skills and experience)

Applications close 26th May 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.