Barking & Registration Team Leader

He angitūtanga: The Opportunity

We're looking for a passionate and motivated leader to guide our Barking and Registration team. This role is all about building safer, more connected communities across Tāmaki Makaurau by improving dog registration compliance and resolving barking complaints. You’ll lead strategic projects, support your team’s growth, and make a real difference for animal management and community wellbeing.

This is a permanent full-time term role, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Location Manukau Civic Building, 33 Manukau Station Road, Manukau City Centre.

He kōrero mōu:  About You

You’re a natural leader who thrives on motivating teams and making a real difference in the community. With strong regulatory or compliance experience, you’re confident interpreting legislation and resolving complex issues. Your background shows a proven ability to manage performance, support your team’s development, and deliver outcomes aligned with organisational goals.

You have excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to handle challenging situations calmly and professionally. You're comfortable engaging with diverse communities and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. You’re also data-savvy, using insights to inform planning, track progress, and improve service delivery.

A current and full New Zealand driver’s licence is essential, and experience in public-facing roles, especially in regulatory environments, will set you up for success. Most importantly, you're committed to fostering a culture of safety, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.

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 an Auckland we can all be proud of.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE.

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.

Me Tono Ināianei! Apply now!

Find a copy of the position description here:

Applications close Tuesday, 17th June

Salary ranges from $100,768 and $118,550 plus KiwiSaver and benefits.

The role is deemed safety-sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug & alcohol test prior to offer. 

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.