Property Specialist - Specialist Technical Statutory Advisor

• Auckland based with regional focus
• Tangible deliverables
• Help our environment and decisions on the acquisition and use of council land and property

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
 
Auckland Council provides world class property management, open spaces and facilities that are financially considered and deliver on Auckland's expectations and aspirations. 

As kaitiaki (guardian) of our land and facilities, we have an important role in facilitating the wider social, economic, environmental and cultural outcomes that promote the wellbeing of our communities. 

Land and Property Advisory unit sits within the Property Department of Auckland Council,  and provides quality land and property advice, services and delivery to other council departments and external customers relating to land, assets and land use.  
The Land Advisory team provides high quality technical and statutory advice and services for council’s open space network and wider property portfolios to enable quality land and land-use outcomes.

Reporting to the Manager Land Advisory Services, the primary purpose of the Specialist Technical Statutory Advisor role is the provision of high quality technical advice, support and assistance to other teams within council, external stakeholder groups and the general public on matters relating to the management of reserves and parks, acquisition, use, alienation and disposal of council land and property assets. 

Additionally, you will act as a conduit between the Council and the wider council group, Crown and other external agencies to assist in the delivery of council's property management, acquisition and disposal work programme. 

What that means is that you will respond to requests, investigate, and report on land status and information, ensuring compliance with all statutory legislation to ensure stakeholders can make detailed, highly informed decisions.

Please note: This role is internally referred to as Specialist Technical Statutory Advisor

He kōrero mōu: About you

To be successful in this role you will be a seasoned land and property professional or an experienced lawyer, legal executive or paralegal with statutory experience. You will have proven knowledge of and experience in statutory land and property dealings, acquisition, disposal, and management of public land.

You will be strong in the interpretation and application of relevant legislation including the Reserves, Public Works, and Local Government Acts. 

Of particular importance is a significant level of understanding of local government acquisitions, agreements and disposal of real properties in public ownership. 

From a more practical perspective, you will bring strong organisational and report writing skills, an attention to detail, the ability to research and provide quality property, statutory and legal advice (including on historical information and records for acquisition and disposal of properties) alongside demonstrated competency in facilitating effective consultative processes, quality, risk and financial management. 

Experience in Local Government, working with Māori or within Māori paradigms is desirable as is a sound sense of humour and the ability to interact with a diverse team of specialists and experts.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
 
We will offer you a career enhancing opportunity, competitive remuneration and to be part of Auckland’s meaningful history. You’ll be part of a team that is passionate about what we do. Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday; you will have some flexibility with how those hours are set.

If you are high performing, passionate about Auckland and the world around you and would like the chance to facilitate making tangible and visible improvements to our environment, then join us. Apply today (telling us why you are interested in and right for this opportunity) by cover letter along with your CV. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.
 
We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts! View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits here: 
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We are a diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!

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

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here
Applications close: Thursday 30th April 2026 11.59pm

Please note: Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

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.