Place & Partner Specialist

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
We are seeking a Place & Partner Specialist (Arts) for the West Auckland region (Henderson-Massey, Whau & Waitakere Local Boards) to join our diverse and passionate team where you will work with local community arts organisations to deliver services on behalf of and in partnership with Auckland Council.

This is a permanent, full time opportunity, working 40 hours per week, offering flexible working.

 Among others your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting partners to develop their practice and community impact
• Providing advice to the West Auckland local boards on their arts and culture portfolios and investment including new opportunities
• Maintaining contact and developing effective working relationships with both internal and external arts and community partners 
• Providing both tactical and strategic advice to Elected Members and managers designed to increase the impact of individual partners and the portfolio over time.
• Participating in annual budgeting, local board work programme development and local board reporting. 
• Ensuring contract documents are drafted, funding expectations are clear and in place, that partners comply with their agreement and that reporting requirements are met.

Our Community Wellbeing directorate is committed to making great places Aucklanders love and are at the heart of the community.

Please click this link to see the position description for this role. 

He kōrero mōu: About you 
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: 

• Previous experience in written and verbal advice to elected members and peers
• Strong communication and advanced stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple partners and projects  
• Working knowledge of Toi Whiīki – Auckland Council Arts and Culture Strategy
• An ability to broker relationships and collaborative opportunities between council and partners. 
• Relevant and current knowledge of the community and arts sectors   
• Experience in working with culturally diverse communities combined with a sound understanding of tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi issues.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.

You will be offered a challenge, huge variety and a real opportunity to make a difference to the community. On top of this, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts. Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package.
 
If you are high performing, passionate about Auckland and the world around you and would like the chance to lead in making tangible and visible improvements to our communities, then join us. Apply today (telling us why you are interested in and right for this opportunity) by providing a cover letter along with your CV. 

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Tono inaianei: Apply Now!
Applications close: 23rd 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.