Auckland Council's Recovery Office is looking for a Lessons and Transition Lead to join the team until October 2025. Based in the Auckland city centre with the flexibility to work from home or a Council hub.
This role is critical for leading a rolling review of the 2023 cyclone response and embedding the lessons to ensure future recovery preparedness. You will champion the commitment to capability development and continuous improvement.
You could expect to work on:
Planning and delivery of the lessons management programme for the 2023 storm recoveryLeading the implementation of the transition plan to build future BAU capability ahead of the next recoveryLeading engagement with other councils to deliver a set of joint recommendations for central governmentDelivering an engagement programme to seek feedback from Auckland homeowners and communities impacted by the 2023 North Island Weather EventsThis role is ideal for a well-established leader with significant experience in full-cycle programme management.
The Recovery Office oversees large-scale, multi-disciplinary workstreams, making it crucial for you to simplify complex information into clear and actionable plans.
To succeed in this role, you will need to be a strategic thinker who can set clear direction and confidently communicate, motivate, and influence a broad range of stakeholders across the council group, including political leaders and senior executives.
We are specifically looking for experience:
15 years' leading and managing projects/programmes of work in a complex organisationDelivering strategic outputs based on engagement with a large number of stakeholders across a complex work programmeStrong facilitation skills and experience leading high-performing teamsEmbedding learning into business practices and capability.Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change.
In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini. My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
You'll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!
Salary range: 160k-180k
Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.
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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