Portfolio Manager

Auckland Council

  • Auckland
  • $120,000-130,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
  • Fixed term opportunity until June 2026
  • Apply your project management skills, people skills, and strategic nous
  • Join a supportive and collaborative team
He angitūtanga: The opportunityAuckland Council's Policy Department develops and implements a range of strategies and policies that determine how well Auckland functions for future generations.We are seeking an energic and strategic Portfolio Manager to support the commissioning, review, development and management of a range of projects across the Policy Department.This is a fantastic, fixed term opportunity until June 2026 for an experienced project manager who enjoys variety, problem solving, and applying their political nous to ensure the efficient delivery of high impact projects.The type of work you will be involved in includes:
  • scoping and implementing the changes within the Policy Department's programme of work
  • reviewing and project managing Auckland Council's resilience programme fund
  • scoping out and implementing a project plan and stakeholder engagement strategy for Auckland Council's Infrastructure Strategy
He kōrero mōu: About youYou are a project manager with proven experience within large or political organisations. Ideally, you would have had exposure to the development of strategies and policies, including the stakeholder strategy and planning components. You enjoy problem solving, particularly breaking down complex tasks into more deliverable components. You feel comfortable working with different teams and have well developed people skills. You will need to be highly organised and flexible, and are able to display initiative.Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offerAuckland 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 .Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!Applications close: Wednesday 10 September 2025Find a copy of the position description .This role has a remuneration range of $120,000-$130,000Our 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.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.

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