Senior Advisor PfMO

• Drive excellence in project management standards and frameworks
• Provide expert guidance and leadership to improve project delivery
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
• Fixed Term opportunity – ending February 2027

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Auckland Urban Development Office within the Resilience and Infrastructure Division has an opportunity for a Senior Advisor PfMO to join the Growth and Regeneration Delivery team.

This is a critical role for the Council and will focus on promoting project management methods and standards across Auckland Council, supporting teams to deliver high-quality projects and continuously improving portfolio management practices.

Please note:

• This is a Fixed Term opportunity – ending February 2027
• This is a hybrid position

You could expect to work on:

• Supporting the business to apply best-practice project management standards and frameworks
• Providing expert advice and quality assurance for key project artefacts and deliverables
• Coaching and guiding project managers and coordinators to improve delivery outcomes
• Developing and enhancing tools, templates, and processes to strengthen PfMO capability
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and excellence

For more information about Auckland Urban Development Office, please visit: https://www.audo.co.nz/

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires experience in the project management and portfolio governance space. You will have experience in similar roles within large, complex, and potentially political organisations.

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in developing and implementing project management frameworks and tools
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to lead change and uplift capability
• Experience in planning and performance management within local or central government
• A relevant tertiary qualification (finance, management, economics, business, or similar)
• Formal project management training (e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP Practitioner)

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: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HCrGnm_Fy1RMrhSkvVZaf3GPtZDk3BLd/view?usp=sharing

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: Sunday 16th November 2025

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.
 

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