He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Parks & Community Facilities is a department within the Community Directorate, and has the privilege and commitment to ensure community assets are fit for purpose, delivering outstanding community experiences and outcomes for Aucklanders. As kaitiaki (guardian) of Auckland Council facilities, we play a vital role in promoting the wellbeing of our communities while also delivering strategically significant programmes.
In this role, you’ll be part of the Planning & Reporting team, and have a key role to play in our Sustainability Programme including greenhouse gas emission reduction, energy and water efficiency and waste reduction projects.
You’ll conduct business analysis and gather high-level data and reporting requirements to support sustainability initiatives and projects, and collaborate with end users and project stakeholders to design and mock up Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions (development not required).
You’ll engage with Māori in the development and delivery of plans to improve sustainability performance, ensuring the principles of Kaitiakitanga within Parks & Community Facilities through asset design, delivery, and management are met.
He kōrero mōu: About you
Your strong knowledge of sustainability principles and technical skills in utilities management, waste minimisation and energy efficiency, will be supported by a degree in sustainability, environmental management, science or engineering. You’ll have technical knowledge relating to opportunities for improving the sustainability performance of property assets, and experience in manipulating and reporting on large data sets.
You’ll have experience in plan development, and the agility to work across teams and departments to manage a programme of work, and an understanding of te ao Māori in relation to sustainability.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
You’ll be joining a team of diverse and dedicated experts working collaboratively across the region, who are passionate about delivering tangible results for the community and future generations. As a large organisation, with a large asset portfolio – if you’re passionate about sustainability, the opportunity here to make a significant difference is immense, and hard to find on this scale.
We have a culture built on trust and valuing individual as well as collective contributions. Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, you will have some flexibility with how those hours are set. In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment. Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many
A copy of the position description can be viewed HERE
Please note formal title is Utility Sustainability Specialist
Applications close Friday, 24th July 2026
Indicative salary range: 93 – 103K
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.
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