Team Manager Engagement - Capital Delivery

Auckland Council Group; New Zealand; Hybrid; NZD 144,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

KiwiSaver contribution

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking a Team Manager Engagement – Capital Delivery to lead a skilled team focusing on communications and community engagement across major transport programmes in Auckland.

You will provide strategic direction to senior stakeholders and ensure communities remain central to large infrastructure projects that shape the city’s future. This is a senior role requiring extensive change leadership and a strong track record in engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline.
• 10+ years' experience in senior communications and engagement roles, including at least 3 years leading teams.
• Proven success delivering engagement strategies for large-scale, complex programmes.
• Experience leading transformational change and managing long-term strategic challenges.
• Advanced engagement expertise, ideally supported by postgraduate qualifications.
• Transport, infrastructure or public sector experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team responsible for communications and community engagement.
• Provide strategic direction and expert advice to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure communities remain at the heart of major infrastructure projects.
• Drive engagement across Auckland's transport programmes.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Engagement strategy

Strategic thinking

Clear communication

Political acumen

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Team Manager Engagement - Capital Delivery

Salary: $144,000 - 170,000 yearly

Company: Auckland Council

Job Type: Full Time

Location: New Zealand

Location: Central Auckland

12 months Fixed term role with flexible working and based in Central Auckland

Job Description - Team Manager Engagement - Capital Delivery

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Heangitūtanga: The opportunity

We are seeking an exceptional Team Manager Engagement – Capital Delivery to lead a high-performing team responsible for communications and community engagement across some of Auckland's largest and most transformational transport programmes.

In this influential leadership role, you will provide strategic direction and expert advice to senior stakeholders, ensuring communities remain at the heart of major infrastructure projects that will improve Auckland's transport network for generations to come.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You thrive in complex, high-profile environments where your leadership and strategic influence can shape outcomes for communities and the future of a city.

You are a seasoned communications and engagement leader with the ability to:

• Lead and inspire high-performing teams in complex environments
• Build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders across diverse interests
• Develop and deliver impactful engagement and communications strategies
• Navigate political and organisational complexity with confidence and professionalism
• Drive successful outcomes through strategic thinking, sound judgement, and strong business acumen
• Communicate complex information clearly, confidently, and persuasively

What We're Looking For

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline
• 10+ years' experience in senior communications and engagement roles, including at least 3 years leading teams
• Proven success delivering engagement strategies for large-scale, complex programmes
• Experience leading transformational change and managing long-term strategic challenges
• Advanced engagement expertise, ideally supported by postgraduate qualifications
• Transport, infrastructure or public sector experience is highly desirable

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.8million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau an Auckland we can all be proud of.

We are committed to diversity, and have a culture built on trust and valuing individual as well as collective contributions.

We also offer:

• Career progression, development opportunities; opportunities to change career directions
• A fantastic learning environment with in-house training and development from one of the best staff training functions in NZ
• Opportunities to work from both home and our central Auckland office as well as a range of staff benefits available to Council employees
• Be involved in a diverse variety of exciting and high-profile projects
• Networking opportunities across Auckland Council, CCO’s and the development sector

Salary will be $144,000to $170,000plus KiwiSaver contribution

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to lead engagement on projects that matter, influence city-shaping decisions, and help deliver better outcomes for Auckland's communities.

Applications close:Friday 18 September at 11:59pm

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 toadviseus at the time of application toassistyou through the recruitment process.