Manager Area Operations

Auckland Council; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking a senior leader to act as Area Operations Manager for Papakura and Manurewa within the Parks & Community Facilities portfolio. You will lead operations and project delivery teams to oversee planning, delivery, and renewal of parks and community facilities assets.

You will drive investment priorities, foster Local Board relationships and ensure value-for-money decisions while delivering outstanding community outcomes across the Local Board areas.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational teams and managing service contracts.
• Background in operations, asset management and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, maintenance and delivery of Local Board work programmes.
• Manage assets and contracted services to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Provide advice and decision-making support to Local Boards.

Skills

People leadership

Operations management

Asset management

Project delivery

Job description

• Senior Leadership role in the Parks and Community Facilities Department
• Lead the delivery of parks, community facilities and community outcomes across the Papakura and Manurewa Local Board areas
• Permanent, Full-time

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Parks & Community Facilities (PCF) is committed to making great places Aucklanders love while supporting a range of services including operational management, asset renewals and new asset development across a diverse built and open space portfolio. As kaitiaki (guardian) of Auckland Council facilities, we play a vital role in providing fit-for-purpose assets and services that enhance the wellbeing of our communities.

As Area Operations Manager, you will be the primary point of contact for the Papakura and Manurewa Local Boards on all PCF matters relating to the management and delivery of the area's asset portfolio. You'll lead both operations and project delivery teams to oversee the planning, delivery, maintenance and renewal of a diverse portfolio of parks and community facilities, ensuring assets continue to meet the needs of Auckland's growing communities.

Key responsibilities include overseeing the development, maintenance and delivery of Local Board work programmes, providing effective oversight and management of assets and contracted services, and ensuring the provision of high-quality advice, information and value-for-money decision making to Local Boards.

As a senior leader within the Area Operations Unit, you will play a key role in shaping investment priorities, driving operational excellence, fostering strong Local Board relationships and enabling your team to deliver outstanding community outcomes.

Collaboration with other managers to ensure the effective use of resources and information, as well as consistent community and customer engagement, is critical to success in this role.

He kōrero mōu: About you

We're looking for an experienced people leader with a strong background in operations, asset management and project delivery.

You’ll bring experience leading operational teams, managing service contracts and working within an asset management environment, ideally with exposure to facilities management and asset condition planning. You will also have experience developing and delivering complex work programmes and leading project delivery teams.

Alongside your technical and operational expertise, you have a proven ability to build high-performing teams, develop talent and create an engaged, accountable and customer‑focused culture. You’ll demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with contractors, customers, elected members and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

As well as excellent attention to detail and financial acumen, you’ll have a strong understanding of health and safety legislation, political environments, council practices, policy considerations and governance processes. You are a confident and articulate communicator who can influence, build trust and inspire collaboration across all levels of the organisation.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high‑performing team responsible for delivering parks and community facility outcomes that have a direct and lasting impact on Auckland's communities.

At the forefront of community development, you'll have the opportunity to shape investment decisions, influence service outcomes and lead a passionate team dedicated to making great places Aucklanders love. As a key member of the Area Operations leadership team, you'll play an important role in delivering meaningful outcomes for communities across Papakura and Manurewa while contributing to the future direction of Parks & Community Facilities.

This role is based primarily in the Manukau office.

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Applications close: Friday 2nd of October

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to lead meaningful projects that directly enhance the lives of Aucklanders. Join a high‑performing team, influence key investment decisions, and help shape the future of parks and community facilities across Papakura and Manurewa, while growing your leadership career in one of New Zealand’s largest organisations.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. View a snapshot of some of our employee benefitsHERE

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.