Senior Placemaker

• Lead placemaking for our lively Downtown area
• Thrive in a supportive, busy and creative work environment
• Permanent full-time opportunity

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Eke Panuku Development Auckland’s vision is "Creating Amazing Places." Our mission is to rejuvenate urban Auckland - from small projects that refresh a site or building, to major transformations of town centres or neighbourhoods. We are creators, curators, and caretakers. Creating legacies for the generations to come.

As a Senior Placemaker, you will play a pivotal role in leading the strategic decision-making and execution of the Place Programme for Auckland’s Downtown area. The Downtown area is the heart of the city and a critical regional destination, visited regularly by the people of Tāmaki Makaurau and further afield. This role will enable the vitality and wellbeing of the Downtown area’s public spaces whilst supporting its ongoing and changing role as a thriving and inclusive urban destination.

This position holds significant external visibility and contributes to establishing Eke Panuku Development Auckland as a leader in creative and placemaking networks across Aotearoa.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Lead the strategy, development, and implementation of Eke Panuku placemaking for the Downtown area including Queens Wharf and Te Komititanga.
• Curate a year-round calendar of activities that align with the vision for the City Centre Waterfront and Downtown areas, and wider city centre activity.
• Provide management reporting and contribute to team and business planning.
• Work and liaise with a complex network of stakeholders and partners including downtown residents, visitors and businesses.
• Ensuring key targets and goals, including leadership and Māori outcomes, are achieved.

He kōrero mōu: About you
This role requires experience in similar roles, with a sound understanding of political acumen, fostering growth, and working collaboratively for the benefit of Aucklanders. 

We will be looking for specific experience with:

• At least 10 years of placemaking, event management, planning, curation, and/or production experience.
• Strong background in creative industries and complex project management.
• Political acumen and experience in a complex environment.
• The ability to work with and relate to multiple different communities and stakeholders
• Working knowledge of and experience with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and mātauranga Māori strongly preferred.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
We’re visionaries leading the way in urban regeneration and placemaking. You’ll join a team embracing diversity with a culture built on the spirit of its people. Our salaries are competitive, we love flexible working and we’re all here to inspire one another. This is your chance to make a positive contribution to the field of placemaking and the future of Tāmaki Makaurau.

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible, inspiring and supportive work environment.

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

We aim to have a fun workplace where people have opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!  

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here
Applications close: Wednesday 8th May 2024

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

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

Eke Panuku Development Auckland is a council controlled organisation (CCO). Eke Panuku rejuvenates town centres - from small projects that refresh a site or building, to major transformations of town centres or neighbourhoods. 

Our name has a long whakapapa. Eke Panuku is derived from the whakataukī (proverb) Eke Panuku, Eke Tangaroa!, which acknowledges the unseen energies of the land and sea. In te ao Māori, Māori mihi to Tangaroa (Atua of the sea) to inspire success, excellence, and progress. We have a role in supporting mana whenua as the kaitiaki [guardians] of Tāmaki Makaurau.

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