Job Description

• Help deliver the aspirations of the local board and the community
• Hybrid role, primarily based in Ōrākei
• Salary will be $80,000 to $89,600 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution
  
  

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Local Boards has an opportunity for a PA/Office Manager to join the Ōrākei Local Board support team. Reporting to the Local Area Manager, you will be based in our Ōrākei Local Board office and in other council administration offices to be alongside elected members and colleagues at least three days a week.

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 for the delivery of council’s activities such as libraries, pools and recreation centres, sports fields, local environment initiatives, town centres, community events, grants and other community facilities.

You will provide dedicated PA support to the local board chair and support local board members with constituent services for the community. You will also provide office management support to the local board support team and, occasionally, PA support to the Local Area Manager.

People who demonstrate flexibility to work across the council family and with our community partners, who are involved in a variety of initiatives, will enjoy this role.

You can expect to work on:

• providing comprehensive office management support such as procurement and purchasing, room bookings, stationery management and security requirements
• managing the logistics for community engagement and local board run events
• providing timely responses to residents, community groups and external organisations

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires experience in similar administration support, office management or personal assistant roles that have provided you with the ability to juggle and prioritise tasks. You have experience in similar roles within large, complex or political organisations.

You are well-presented and personable, demonstrating confidence and determination to keep the wheels moving, while remaining unwaveringly calm under pressure.

We will be looking for specific experience with the key role requirements:

• high level professional secretarial, administrative and coordination services
• experience in interacting and building relationships with a wide range of people, including with elected members, senior managers, and members of the public
• excellent political acumen or awareness
  

We still encourage you to apply if you have some but not all these requirements.

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: Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Find a copy of the position description HERE

This role has a remuneration range of $80,000 to $89,600

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

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.