Job Description

• Help lead action on climate change
• Be part of a dynamic team focused on strategic climate action
• Hybrid role with flexible working and option to purchase an extra week's leave

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s The Chief Sustainability Office has opportunities for Sustainability and Resilience Advisors to join our team.

You will focus on implementing our climate goals and Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan

You could expect your work to include:

• producing evidenced based analysis and advice
• engaging and influencing others to embed and accelerate climate action
• collaborating to deliver climate mitigation and adaptation projects

• greenhouse gas emissions reporting and data analysis

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires demonstrated experience in advisory roles such as strategy and policy, sustainability and climate resilience spaces. You will have experience in similar roles within large, complex, or political organisations.

You will need the flexibility to adapt and develop as the environment evolves and ability to respond to changing needs.

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

• organising change programmes and engagement processes
• research, strategic thinking and advice
• proactively engaging with operational teams, stakeholders and public organisations.

• strong data analysis skills with a high proficiency in MS Excel and Power BI. Organisational greenhouse gas accounting experience is highly desirable for one of the roles
• strong verbal and written communication skills

We are also looking for a collaborator and someone who loves climate data, information, insights and reporting.

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, 19 March 2026

Find a copy of the position description HERE

This role has a remuneration range of $93,000 to $104,000

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

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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.