Job Description

• Secondment or fixed term opportunity until June 2027
• Have an interest in Auckland’s future planning and environment
• Passion for helping Aucklanders
• Salary band $65,493 - $77,050 plus KiwiSaver

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

An exciting secondment or fixed-term opportunity has arisen to undertake the Project Administration Coordinator role within the Independent Hearings Panel Team/Secretariat alongside the Independent Hearings Panel as they prepare for and undertake a series of hearings, mediations, and expert conferencing associated with proposed Plan Change 120 Housing Intensification and Resilience.

Fixed- term or secondment until approx. mid-2027.

This role directly supports the Independent Hearings Panel planning, assisting with:

• Work programme and workflow scheduling, prioritising, and reporting
• Identifying and managing risks and reporting
• Financial management
• Supporting the Hearing Panel and Secretariat Team across the workflow
• Supporting the project closure and lessons learned outcomes

He kōrero mōu: About you

Ideal candidates will either hold the following capabilities or seek to learn where development is needed:

• Understand the planning process and ideally a tertiary qualification in an aligned sector.
• Hold project management accreditation, or relevant programme management work experience or previous experience in supporting a manager and team
• Presentation skills for management reporting
• Excellent IT fluency and proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ideally experience in project management software and systems
• Maintain consistent programme systems and tools, including templates
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process and systems improvement
• You will be a self-managing team player with a high degree of initiative and the ability to balance competing demands
• An excellent administrator

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

You will work on the team supporting the Independent Hearings Panel. You will learn more about local government, particularly the Resource Management Act, in a friendly, supportive environment that values teamwork.

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau an Auckland we can all be proud of.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

You can find the position description HERE

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

Applications close: Sunday 15 March 2026 at 11:59 pm

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.