He angitūtanga | The opportunity
Auckland Council is seeking a passionate and community-focused Community, Partnerships and Engagement Advisor to strengthen relationships between Council and our diverse communities—particularly Māori and Pasifika—while helping reduce dog-related harm and nuisance across the region.
In this dynamic role, you’ll lead culturally responsive engagement initiatives, build strong partnerships with local boards and community groups, and support Animal Management staff through training programmes that enhance cultural competency and public presentation skills. You’ll also coordinate educational outreach and champion community-led solutions that make a real difference.
This is a regionally impactful role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on community engagement. Flexibility and mobility are key, as some events may occur outside standard business hours.
This is a fixed-term full-time role for one year working 40 hours per week. The work focuses on the Manurewa Local Board area, based in Manukau.
He kōrero mōu | About you
You’re a connector—empathetic, culturally aware, and deeply committed to empowering communities.
You bring:
If you’re ready to help shape safer, stronger communities through meaningful engagement, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits
Me Tono Ināianei! Apply now!
Salary ranges from $88,000 to $104,000 per annum plus KiwiSaver and benefits.
Find a copy of the position description here
Applications close 11 January 2026.
Please note we will be unable to respond to enquiries from 19 December to 5 January due to the Christmas shutdown.
This position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing.
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.
Auckland Council serves over 1.5 million Aucklanders providing services, policies and decision-making.
We’re here to serve Auckland and build a more prosperous region, one that gives a voice to our citizens, and makes it a great place to live, visit and invest.
Our talented people support Auckland’s elected representatives by providing specialist advice, implementing decisions and delivering services like rubbish and recycling, resource and building consents, bylaws, events and parks.
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