Senior Healthy Waters Advisor

• Provide commercial and statutory leadership to the department and wider Council organisation


• Champion innovation and building effective relationships with stakeholders, focusing on achieving customer centric outcomes


• Flexible and supportive team that encourages work/life harmony

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters department has an opportunity for a Senior Healthy Waters Advisor within the Healthy Waters Network Solutions team. 

Reporting to the Healthy Waters Network Solutions Manager you will focus on providing general advise to the department (including commercial, statutory, property, and dispute resolution advice) in all areas of work whilst leading a collaborative culture of innovation and new initiatives, continuous improvement (including facilitating and leading initiatives that identify gaps) and ensuring that customer satisfaction is a top priority.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Managing transactions to support departmental outcomes, and resolving disputes which arise within the department


• Ensuring all projects apply prudent and robust business and financial management and supporting cost effective and high performing business operations paying attention to Health and Safety management, risk management, project management, whole of life costs, performance management and reporting, business planning, budgeting, and forecasting.


• Any planning or work related to growth, including spatial priority and future urban areas is fully aligned with Council’s priorities and direction.


• Take a role on procurements, including advising on key attribute and acting on the tender evaluation panels.

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He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires experience in commercial, statutory, property and dispute resolution matters with a sound understanding of professional stakeholder consultation. 

We will be looking for specific experience with:

• 3 - 5+ years’ work experience advising the infrastructure sector or local government sector


• Experience in local government and the associated political environment


• Public and stakeholder consultation/interaction


• A bachelor’s degree in law, commerce, or property

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

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.

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Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Application close date: Tuesday 23rd of June at 11:59pm

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.