Stakeholder & Partnerships Specialist

• Lead strategic engagement and partnership building across diverse sectors 
• Drive customer-centric and culturally responsive communication 
• Play a key role in representing Auckland Council in high-profile forums 
• Fixed term opportunity ending 10/09/2027  

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

Auckland Council’s Resilience & Infrastructure division has an opportunity for a Stakeholder & Partnerships Specialist to join the Stakeholder & Partnerships team. 

This is a critical role for the Council, focusing on building strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders, partners, and customers while delivering transparent, effective engagement on key initiatives. 

This hybrid role is based three days a week at our Albert Street office, with two days working from home. This is a fixed term opportunity ending 10/09/2027.

This role will see you: 

• Design and deliver stakeholder engagement and communications strategies that drive trust and collaboration 
• Partner with subject matter experts to deliver clear, accessible communications initiatives across multiple channels  
• Build and maintain influential relationships across government, industry and community sectors 
• Support Māori Outcomes initiatives with culturally responsive approaches 
• Advise on stakeholder engagement for change and improvement projects 

He kōrero mōu: About you 

You’ll bring proven experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership development within large, complex, or political environments. 

We are looking for someone with: 

• A background in communications or engagement 
• Experience in the public sector, or engaging with industry and/or community stakeholders 
• 5+ years’ experience managing stakeholders in complex or political environments 
• Exceptional communication skills and strong political/organisational acumen 
• Commitment to te ao Māori and culturally responsive engagement 

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/1bk7WGJT_t7vY7iKAiqd0YPS0C73-ZTtM/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: Monday  31st August 2026

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 committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020. We collect personal information directly from you and, where relevant for the purpose of assessing you for employment, and employing you as part of the transport reform process, from third parties such as referees, previous employers (including Auckland Transport) recruitment agencies, and background checking providers.

By applying for this role, you consent to Council obtaining a reference from your current employer, including information about any active conduct investigations and current performance management processes, if you are the preferred candidate. Reference checks will only be undertaken at the preferred candidate stage. Any non-active performance or conduct matters may also be discussed with referees as part of the reference checking process.

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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.

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