Area Operations Leader – Parks & Community Facilities

Auckland Council; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council's Parks & Community Facilities is seeking an experienced Area Operations Manager to lead the Papakura and Manurewa Local Board areas' parks and community facilities portfolio. You will oversee operations and project delivery, manage asset portfolios, and provide high‑quality advice to Local Boards while building strong relationships with contractors and elected members.

Based primarily in the Manukau office, this permanent, full‑time role requires strong leadership, safety

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, maintenance and delivery of Local Board work programmes.
• Provide effective oversight and management of assets and contracted services.
• Ensure provision of high-quality advice, information and value-for-money decision making to Local Boards.
• Lead operational teams and project delivery across parks and community facilities.

Job description

Auckland Council's Parks & Community Facilities is seeking an experienced Area Operations Manager to lead the Papakura and Manurewa Local Board areas' parks and community facilities portfolio. You will oversee operations and project delivery, manage asset portfolios, and provide high‑quality advice to Local Boards while building strong relationships with contractors and elected members.

Based primarily in the Manukau office, this permanent, full‑time role requires strong leadership, safety