Senior Policy Advisor

• Lead policy projects that make a difference in the lives of Aucklanders
• Strong culture of development and support
• Flexible working

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

We are looking for a Senior Policy Advisor to join our Community Investment team.

As a seasoned policy professional, you will provide high quality policy advice to decision-makers, to ensure Aucklanders have equitable access to open space, sports and recreation and community services, while balancing affordability and value for money considerations.

You will contribute to prioritising investment across Auckland and feed into large scale budgetary and financial processes such as the Long-term Plan and development contributions policy. You will be a trusted spokesperson for the community assets portfolio in Auckland Council group discussions. 
 

Here are some examples of the work we do: 

• Increasing Aucklanders’ Participation in Sport: Investment Plan 2019-2039
• Open Space Provision Policy 
• Community Facilities Network Plan 

Embrace this opportunity to join us and improve the lives and well-being of Aucklanders!  

He kōrero mōu: About you

We will value your significant experience in developing policy.  You are an excellent strategic thinker with advanced analytical and research skills, and your verbal and written communication skills are top notch.  
 

You enjoy navigating the political environment and get satisfaction from analysis, problem solving, providing evidence-based solutions and influencing outcomes.  
 

You are confident working with numbers and outputs from financial models. Experience in the Better Business Case FrameworkTM is an advantage. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We offer exciting work that grow your leadership capability, build your profile and expand your networks.  And you will feel immense satisfaction from seeing the impact that your work has on delivering positive change in our communities.  

While the position is a full-time position, we will consider part-time arrangements for the right candidate. 
 

You will be based in the city centre, with options to work remotely from home. 
 

If you think you have the experience and skills for this fantastic opportunity, apply now!  Together we can create an Auckland we can all be proud of. 

See our employee benefits and the position description for more information.  

Applications close on Monday 30 September 2024

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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.