He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland Council’s Governance & Engagement department has an opportunity for a Senior Advisor to join the Councillor Support team. You will be based in the City Centre, with the opportunity to work flexibly.
Your primary responsibility will be to provide support, advice, and connections to councillors, enabling them to operate efficiently, provide leadership, and engage with the people of Tāmaki Makaurau.
As a senior advisor you will mentor and coach other councillor support team members to help them develop their skills and potential.
Within your role you’ll maintain impartiality, while having a sharp understanding of working within a political environment.
You can be expected to work directly with councillors and senior staff on:
You will be immersed in a team of experts with a passion for supporting quality decision making. This role will also enable you to connect across Council with other teams to further develop your experience and expertise.
He kōrero mōu: About you
This role needs high level organisation skills, great judgment and political nous, that you will have built up with experience in similar roles within large, complex or political organisations.
We will be looking for specific experience with the key role requirements:
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: Thursday, 26 February 2026
Find a copy of the position description HERE
This role has a remuneration range of $90,000 to $100,000
Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.
#WorkingForAuckland
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.
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.
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