Community Broker Waitākere Ranges Local Board

Auckland Council; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive local government organization is seeking a Community Broker to enhance community wellbeing through collaboration and strategic insights. This permanent role requires significant experience in community development and effective relationship building. The successful candidate will be part of a passionate team, with flexible working arrangements and access to various employee benefits. Salary ranges from $102K to $120K based on experience. Applications close on November 23, 2025.

Benefits

Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave

Four weeks annual leave

Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies

Flexible and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in community development best practices.
• Proven effectiveness in building relationships in complex environments.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Māori and Community Initiatives to enhance wellbeing.
• Provide strategic insights connecting council and community.
• Build and maintain relationships with community delivery teams.

Skills

Community Development Expertise

Relationship Building

Analytical Thinking

Flexibility

Education

Tertiary qualification in community development

Job description

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Community Brokers work to create strong resilient communities and drive the achievement of local board priorities through the objectives of Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau and Ngā Hapori Momoho, the council’s key strategies for improving community wellbeing outcomes.

Day to day your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Māori and Community Initiatives to enhance community wellbeing.
• Providing strategic insights and leadership, connecting council, community, and elected members to foster positive change
• Relationship brokering, building and maintaining strong relationships with community delivery teams, local board members, and diverse cultural organizations
• Serving as a trusted source of local intelligence and advice, ensuring equitable outcomes through informed decision‑making

This dynamic role offers diverse and exciting opportunities to make a difference to Auckland communities. This is a permanent opportunity, 40 hours per week, based in Waitākere Local Board area with requirements to travel around the communities you will be working with.

He kōrero mōu: About you

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Community Development Expertise: Significant experience in community development best practices, ideally with a tertiary qualification and grassroots as well as senior advisory experience.
• Relationship Building and Collaboration: Proven effectiveness in building relationships and collaborating in complex, place-based environments to achieve community outcomes.
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Flexibility and Self‑Management: High flexibility and ability to self-manage, including attending community events or meetings outside of normal working hours.
• A full NZ driver’s licence or independent travel capability.

If you’re passionate about working with communities, are self-driven and thrive on collaboration, innovation and delivering outcomes – this is the perfect role for you.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

You’ll work in a stimulating environment and be part of a passionate team committed to Auckland communities. We support flexible working arrangements for our staff.

As part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts including:

• Option to buy an additional week’s annual leave
• Four weeks annual leave, plus an additional week after five years
• Additional day of leave for community activities
• 3% kiwisaver on top of your salary
• Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies
• Flexible and supportive work environment

Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

To view a copy of the position description, click this link.

Applications close: Sunday 23 November 2025

This role is a band H, we would be looking to appoint the successful candidate at a salary of between $102 - $120K dependant on experience.

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.