Job Description

• Join a leading local government provider of Asset Management solutions
• Utilise your skills in building and structural condition assessments
• Be part of an inclusive and supportive team in the Project Specialisation Office

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

The Parks & Community Facilities Department is committed to making great places Aucklanders love while supporting a number of related services such as Asset Management and renewals of existing buildings and structures. We’re committed to a best practice Asset Management lifecycle approach to build, maintain and renew our community buildings and public spaces including parks, community centres, libraries and leisure centres. As kaitiaki (guardian) of Auckland Council facilities, we play a vital role in promoting the safety and wellbeing of our communities while also delivering strategically significant programmes.

We have an opportunity which will see you operating in a senior building surveyor/asset assessor capacity and allow you to contribute to strengthening our ability to deliver the best city we can. You’ll be part of a technical team that works across the Auckland Region, assessing the condition, risk and resilience of buildings and structures. Your analysis and recommendations will inform our maintenance and renewal programmes.

You’ll make decisions 'on the spot' about construction, structural and civil engineering matters. This might include recommending response and remedial action for any built assets that are less effective or require further attention. You’ll be conducting impartial and objective analysis and reporting on community facilities buildings and structures which will help to determine technical performance, condition, compliance, efficiency and useful service life expectancy.

He kōrero mōu: About you

As the preferred candidate for this role, you’ll be qualified in building surveying and/or structural or civil engineering along with experience in assessing infrastructure and building assets. Together with asset management experience, you’ll have proficiency in information systems relating to GIS and asset data collection.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

When you join the Parks & Community Facilities Department, you’ll be working with a diverse team of subject matter experts who are passionate about delivering tangible results for the local community and future generations.

Auckland Council offers a range of development and career progression opportunities, as well as access to a range of benefits, including financial and health services, store discounts and discounted membership with our leisure centres. Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, you will have flexibility with how those hours are set.

Please note, formal title for this position is Senior Asset Assessor

Applications close Thursday, 26th March 2026

You will be required to have a valid NZ driver's licence due to the nature of the position where you will be required to regularly travel to various Community Facility sites across the Auckland region.

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.