Senior Project Coordinator - Engagement

• Permanent, part-time (16 hours per week) opportunity
• Enjoy a diverse range of projects
• Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Policy department has a permanent, part-time (16 hours per week) opportunity for a Senior Project Coordinator - Engagement to join the Natural Environment Strategy (NES) team.

Our NES team has an extensive work programme which includes undertaking engagement on several strategic initiatives that seek to achieve better environmental outcomes. Some of the engagement work requires sustained project coordination support. 

In this role you will support other key strategy kaimahi with Māori engagement, or engagement on matters affecting Māori values.  You will also have the opportunity to develop or extend your project management support skills, including how best to undertake engagement support for the variety of interests involved, and the work programme ahead. 

You could expect to work on:

• participation or organisation of hui, meetings, or workshops, either virtually or in person, including arrangement of meeting rooms, agenda, taking notes, equipment set-up and extending Manaakitanga to participants
• managing procurement, goods receipting, and financial transactions to support the participation of Māori in council engagement processes, and more generally where applicable to the engagement work programme that affects Māori values
• project management and effective coordination of engagement activities, including scheduling, planning, financial tracking of expenditure
• supporting strategy kaimahi in leading programmes or projects involving engagement
• providing input on refining engagement policy, standards and procedures that improves efficiency and effective business outcomes, particularly tailored for Māori engagement

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires experience in the effective delivery of support services for strategic programmes and Māori engagement. You are likely to have experience in similar roles within large, complex or political organisations.

We will be looking for specific experience with the key role requirements:

• a good understanding of te ao Māori, mana whenua and mataawaka relationships in Tāmaki Makaurau
• programme / project management experience, including procurement and processes relating to financial expenditure
• strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to take accurate meeting or workshop notes
• working knowledge of video conferencing skills including Teams
• ability to operate autonomously and gaining the cooperation of others, while achieving a high standard of time management

We still encourage you to apply if you have some but not all these requirements.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

 
At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement. 
 
We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.  
 
Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.
 
View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE 
 
Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
Applications close: Wednesday 10 December 2025
 
Find a copy of the position description HERE

This role has a remuneration range of $85,000 to $98,000 full time equivalent per annum. 

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.