Local Board Advisor

• Help deliver the aspirations of the local board and the community
• Hybrid role, primarily based in Māngere
• Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave
   
   

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
 
Auckland Council’s Governance and Engagement Department has an opportunity for a Local Board Advisor to join our Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board support team. This role reports to the Local Area Manager for the cluster, which includes the Howick, Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local boards.   You will be predominantly based in Māngere with some options to work from home or at other local board offices.

Local boards make local decisions on behalf of their communities.  They provide leadership and engage with the public on a broad range of community and regional issues.  This is critical for decision-making, and spans across all local government services, Council Controlled Organisations and local communities.
 

Local board support roles enjoy a wide variety of work.  You could expect to work on:

• supporting the local board with political guidance and governance advice
• developing and coordinating high-quality local board feedback related to regional strategies and plans
• tailoring strategic advice to progress more complex and challenging issues and projects
• providing guidance to the local board support team and other colleagues delivering the board’s programmes
   

He kōrero mōu: About you

 
With a tertiary qualification in public policy, public management, humanities, finance, or law, you have a strong background in governance or a related field.  You may have experience in large, complex and political organisations.

Providing strategic advice and influencing stakeholders are at the heart of this role. You will therefore need to be politically savvy with the acumen to work amongst elected members, other local boards and local communities. 

 
You will work with a dedicated team; however, the ability to be self-motivated with a high degree of initiative is key. This role requires the ability to manage and prioritise significant workloads, support work programme delivery, and balance competing demands.
 

 
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: Sunday, 1 February 2026
 
 
Find a copy of the position description HERE

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.