Community Broker

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Auckland Council's Community Brokers work to create strong resilient communities and drive the achievement of local board priorities through the objectives of Kia Ora Tamaki Makaurau and Nga Hapori Momoho, the council's key strategies for improving community wellbeing outcomes.Day to day your responsibilities will include:Providing strategic insights and leadershipConnecting council, community, and elected members to foster positive changeBrokering and leveraging opportunities and increasing the value of outcomes, building and maintaining strong relationships with community delivery teams, local board members and diverse community organisationsServing as a trusted source of local intelligence and advice, ensuring equitable outcomes through informed decision-making by elected membersSupporting Maori and community initiatives to enhance community wellbeingThis dynamic role offers diverse and exciting opportunities to make a difference to Auckland communities.
This is a permanent opportunity, 40 hours per week, based in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board rohe with requirements to travel around the communities you will be working with.To be successful in this role you will need:Community development expertise: Significant experience in community development best practices, especially in a place-based context, ideally with both grassroots experience as well as senior advisory or governance experienceRelationship management: Demonstrate the ability to establish, nurture, and strengthen complex relationships of high trust across diverse local communitiesPolitical acumen: Display a high level of political judgement and sensitivity, to inspire the confidence of elected members.Communication skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to listen, articulate, and influence appropriately for a wide range of contextsAnalytical and strategic thinking: Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilitiesIf you're passionate about working with communities, are self-driven and thrive on collaboration, innovation and delivering outcomes – this is the perfect role for you.This is a unique opportunity to provide advice that will directly inform elected member decision-making.
The role offers variety and challenge!On top of this, 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.Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package.Salary Band H, we would be looking to appoint the successful applicant at a salary of between $100 - $118k, depending upon experience.This is a hybrid position, with flexibility to work from a combination of the office, home & community sites.Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
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