Principal Advisor, Infrastructure Strategy

Influence the future direction of Auckland's infrastructure

Join a supportive and collaborative team

Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Policy department has an opportunity for a Principal Advisor to join the Infrastructure Strategy team. 

This is a critical role for the Council and will focus on ensuring investment decisions into Auckland's infrastructure is well evidenced and aligns with Auckland Council’s broader regional goals.

You could expect to work on:

• advising managers and elected officials on strategic infrastructure issues (such as integration of land use and infrastructure, supporting climate adaptation and emissions mitigation and equity)
• implementing the current Infrastructure Strategy actions
• updating the Infrastructure Strategy and supporting the development of Auckland’s Long-Term Plan

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires experience in the infrastructure strategy and advisory space. You have experience in similar roles within large, complex, or political organisations.

We will be looking for specific experience with the key role requirements:

• Infrastructure Strategy development and/or implementation in local or central government
• development and/or implementation of change initiatives in long-term infrastructure planning
• translation of complex issues into decision options and pathways, including for non-experts
• building stakeholder trust quickly and tackling long-term issues collaboratively

We still encourage you to apply if you have some but not all these requirements.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city. 

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.  

View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE. 

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.  

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now! 

Applications close: Tuesday 30 September 2025 

Find a copy of the position description HERE.

This role has a remuneration range of $130,000-$140,000

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.

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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.