Are you passionate about serving communities and leadership? Do you thrive on developing and inspiring teams to deliver outstanding results? Join Auckland Council's Community Wellbeing Department as a Lead & Coach and make a significant impact on the diverse communities of Tamaki Makaurau.
He angitutanga: The opportunity
As a Lead & Coach, you will lead, coach, and develop your team (10 direct reports) who deliver community development, library, and arts experiences for our customers. This role is specifically for the Albert-Eden-Puketapapa Local Boards.
Day to day your responsibilities will look like:
Delivering outstanding service to the people and diverse communities of Tamaki Makaurau
Developing and growing positive relationships with Local Boards and key stakeholders
Supporting and guiding your direct reports in talent recruitment, training, community engagement, development, and performance
Strategically leading and coaching your team to innovate and change the way we deliver community experiences
Growing capability and improving outcomes for Maori & Pasifika
Collaborating with colleagues and Elected Members to create and deliver integrated local board plans
You'll know you're making a difference when highly engaged and capable team members, leaders, and stakeholders are working together, and more Aucklanders use more of our services, more often.
He korero mou: About you
We are looking for an experienced leader who can demonstrate the following:
Commitment to embedding matauranga Maori in all aspects of community services
Sound cross-cultural competency and ability to engage and adapt approaches to intercultural contexts
Proven leadership capabilities and political acumen in developing and inspiring others
Fostering collaboration and building strong relationships
Knowledge of customer-centric design thinking and service innovation
Experience in leading distributed teams, managing stakeholders, planning, and budgeting
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou: What we offer
This is a true leadership role, where you are able to make a significant contribution to the people and diverse communities of Tamaki Makaurau. If you thrive and gain satisfaction from leading with authenticity and developing and inspiring others – the scope is all here. 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
3% kiwisaver on top of your salary
Click this link to find out more about our employee benefits package.
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Applications close: Monday 28th October at 11.59pm
This role is a band J, we are expecting to appoint the successful applicant at a salary of between $145- $155k per annum, depending upon experience.
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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