

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland Council’s Infrastructure Investment and Phasing team has an opportunity for an Infrastructure Funding Agreements Specialist within the Infrastructure Funding & Agreements function.
This is a highly influential role at the interface of Council, developers, and infrastructure partners. You will lead the negotiation, development, drafting and execution of complex infrastructure funding agreements that enable Auckland’s growth while balancing risk, value for money, and delivery certainty for ratepayers.
This is a strategic and high-impact role where complex agreements are developed over time, requiring commercial judgement, collaboration, and sustained focus to deliver successful outcomes.
Day-to-day you could expect to:
He kōrero mōu: About you
This role requires extensive experience in negotiating large-value contracts and infrastructure-related agreements, ideally within complex public or private sector environments where commercial judgement, resilience, and stakeholder influence are critical.
We are looking for someone with:
Capability & approach
Beyond technical expertise, success in this role comes down to mindset and approach.
We are looking for someone who:
You will be someone who understands that complex agreements take time to mature, and success comes from sustained focus, strong judgement, and the ability to work through challenges while keeping outcomes in sight.
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. You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts! View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits here:
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We are a diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
Tono Mai: Apply Now!
You can find the position description here
Applications close: Sunday 24th May, at 11.59pm
Please note: Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.
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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