Job Description

• Two fixed-term full-time roles to 24 December 2027
• Lead the resolution of complex shared ownership property sites across Auckland
• Deliver high-impact outcomes within Auckland’s storm recovery programme
• Navigate legal, property, engineering and stakeholder complexity at scale
• Contribute directly to Auckland Council meeting its FY2027 shared ownership exit target

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Recovery Office has two fixed-term opportunities for experienced leaders to join the Storm-affected Land (SAL) team as Site Resolution Managers.

This is a pivotal role within the Resilience and Infrastructure Directorate. You will lead a defined portfolio of complex shared ownership sites (cross-lease and unit title) and drive Auckland Council’s exit from these arrangements following the Category 3 storm events.

These sites are legally, technically and socially complex, involving co-owners, landslide-affected land, regulatory constraints, and significant public interest. Approximately 255 homeowners remain across 155 shared ownership sites where Council owns part of the land but not the entire property. Auckland Council is committed to exiting all such sites by December 2027.

This is high-trust, high-impact work that directly contributes to reducing risk to life, restoring certainty for homeowners, and delivering on Council’s recovery programme objectives.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Leading end-to-end resolution of cross-lease and unit title sites
• Coordinating legal, planning, engineering, property and external specialist advice
• Developing site-specific exit pathways and presenting recommendations to decision-makers
• Acting as Council’s primary representative for co-owners and negotiating complex agreements
• Managing programme risks, budgets, reporting and delivery timeframes
• Leading a virtual, cross-council project team and maintaining momentum across multiple concurrent sites

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires deep experience operating within complex property, land, legal, planning or development programmes, ideally within the public or political sector.

We are looking for specific experience with:

• Leading high-volume, complex programmes of work across multiple workstreams
• Cross-lease and unit title ownership structures and resolution processes
• Coordinating and influencing virtual, multi-disciplinary teams across organisational boundaries
• Negotiating in sensitive, multi-stakeholder environments
• Delivering outcomes at pace while managing legal, financial and reputational risk

You will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in a relevant field, including at least 5 years leading complex programmes
• Strong knowledge of governance, regulatory and statutory frameworks
• Demonstrated experience engaging directly with homeowners or communities in sensitive contexts
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and influence across diverse stakeholder groups
• Strategic and critical thinking, commercial acumen, and the integrity to operate in high-profile, high-impact situations
• Confidence operating in ambiguity and high-trust environments, with the ability to communicate clearly, manage conflict constructively, and build trust

Our commitment to te ao Māori:

At Auckland Council, we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, support kaitiakitanga, and are committed to embedding te ao Māori into the way we work.

In this role you will:

• Participate in initiatives that embed te ao Māori into practice
• Build your capability in te reo Māori and tikanga
• Contribute to the delivery of Māori outcomes aligned with Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau
• Be responsive to the needs and aspirations of Māori communities across Tāmaki Makaurau

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.

You can find the position description You can find the position description hereApplications close: Friday 13th March, 12pm
Applications close: Friday 13th March, 12pm

Please note: Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.

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.

#workingforauckland #aucklandcouncil