Job Description

• Bring Auckland’s urban regeneration story to life through clear, engaging, and visually compelling storytelling
• Turn complex development programmes into meaningful, audience-first content that connects communities and stakeholders
• Create and deliver impactful, multi-channel communications that inform, inspire, and build connection across Tāmaki Makaurau

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

The Partnerships and Local Information team are looking for an exceptional Information Specialist to help bring Auckland’s urban regeneration story to life. This is not a traditional engagement or communications role.

You’ll sit at the intersection of place, people, and progress translating complex urban development programmes into clear, engaging, and visually compelling stories that connect with internal stakeholders and local communities. You proactively find information and create content about the AUDO team to use for internal and external channels as part of the AUDO Newsroom team. From early engagement through to delivery, you’ll ensure people feel informed, included, and inspired by the transformation happening around them.

What You’ll Do

• Shape and deliver audience-first information and engagement across urban regeneration project
• Translate complex development activity into clear, accessible, and engaging content
• Create visually compelling assets (graphics, video, social content) that bring projects to life
• Plan and deliver hyper local communications across digital and local platforms such as: Social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok), Websites, Newsletters / Stakeholder emails
• Use data and insights to inform decisions, optimise performance, and continuously improve outcomes
  

What You Bring

• A natural ability to simplify complexity and communicate with clarity and purpose
• Good copywriting skills — adaptable across formats and audiences
• A creative mindset with hands-on experience in:
• Understanding of social media trends and digital storytelling
• Proven experience delivering integrated content across multiple channels
• Writing for internal and external audiences
• Graphic design - presentation development
• Managing stakeholders
• Confidence working independently, while being open to feedback and iteration
• A data-informed approach you use insights to guide decisions
• A genuine passion for connection and meaningful engagement

Who You Are

• You are a creative communicator and strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-moving environment.
• You bring a can-do attitude, take ownership, and are motivated by making a real difference.
• You can cope with pressure and changing requirements from internal customers.
• You are experienced at managing multiple projects at once, working effectively to deadlines.
• You have strong collaboration skills and the ability to work across internal boundaries to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

You care about people, places, and outcomes — and you’re driven to:

• Create meaningful community communications collateral
• Build strong internal and external relationships
• Act as a proud advocate for Auckland Council and the Auckland Urban Development Office

Why This Role Matters

Urban regeneration is about more than buildings — it’s about people, identity, and belonging.

In this role, you’ll help ensure Aucklanders don’t just see change happening they understand it, feel part of it, and benefit from it. If you’re ready to combine creativity, strategy, and purpose to shape how Auckland grows and connects — we’d love to hear from you.

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/1HCrGnm_Fy1RMrhSkvVZaf3GPtZDk3BLd/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 Wednesday 29th April 2026

Please note:

• Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.
  
• This role requires a a full, clean NZ driver’s licence

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.

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