Manager Te Hono Community Hub - Avondale

Auckland Council; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 123,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional annual leave options

Four weeks annual leave + extra week (

Discounts on attractions

KiwiSaver 3.5% on top of salary

Flexible work environment

Employee discounts

Job summary

Auckland Council invites applications for a permanent, full-time Manager Te Hono Community Hub in Avondale. The role leads a forward-thinking team in a new civic facility, focused on community connection and mana whenua collaboration.

The library operates seven days a week, offering flexible, wellbeing-oriented working conditions. You will build authentic relationships, embed Māori principles in leadership and services, and drive initiatives that foster local leadership and sustainable community

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team-building experience.
• Ability to engage with mana whenua, community groups, and stakeholders.
• Experience translating strategy into services and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership that empowers communities and strengthens participation.
• Build authentic relationships with mana whenua and community partners to support shared outcomes.
• Embed Te Ao Māori principles, te reo Māori, and tikanga Māori into leadership and service delivery.
• Champion a whānau-centred approach focusing on wellbeing and belonging.
• Lead development of a skilled, culturally responsive workforce through coaching and mentoring.
• Drive strategic initiatives that enhance community outcomes while ensuring strong operational performance.
• Connect people, resources, and opportunities to foster collaboration and local development.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Community development

Job description

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Manager Te Hono Community Hub - Avondale

Are you ready to step into a once-in-lifetime opportunity to build and lead a forward-thinking team in an outstanding new facility.

Te Hono means the connection — the hononga that weaves people together through shared bonds and relationships. It will be a vibrant space where all ages and cultures come together to interact, connect, and create a true sense of community.

Te Hono is a stunning new facility located in the heart of Avondale. Grounded in rich local narratives and aspirations it will foster participation, strengthen community agency and bring mana whenua stories and Whau community aspirations to life.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a significant new civic and community destination from the ground up. Working alongside mana whenua, community partners and your team, you will help define the culture, identity and future impact of Te Hono for generations to come.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. The library is open seven days a week.

• Provide visionary leadership that empowers communities, strengthens participation, and creates meaningful social impact across the Whau.
• Build authentic, enduring relationships with mana whenua, community groups, and key stakeholders to support shared aspirations and outcomes.
• Embed Te Ao Māori principles, te reo Māori, and tikanga Māori into leadership practice, service delivery, and organisational culture.
• Champion a whānau-centred approach that places people, wellbeing, and belonging at the heart of decision-making.
• Lead the development of a skilled, culturally responsive workforce through coaching, mentoring, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Drive strategic initiatives and innovative solutions that enhance community outcomes while ensuring strong operational performance.
• Connect people, resources, and opportunities to foster collaboration, local leadership, and sustainable community development.

Key to this role will be your extensive management and leadership experience. You’ll possess strong engagement skills to support our established communities in the area. You will bring both strategic vision and operational excellence, with the capability to translate ideas into services, experiences and outcomes that respond to mana whenua and community aspirations.

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.

Additionally, 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
• Discounts on attractions such as the Maritime Museum, Auckland Zoo & Auckland Art Gallery
• Discounted Health & Life Insurance Policies
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• 3.5% KiwiSaver on top of your salary

As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

Application close date: Friday 2nd October 2026

Salary: $122,783 - $144,450 depending on experience

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment.

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