SeniorFull TimeEN
Auckland Council’s Parks & Community Facilities (PCF) team has the privilege of ensuring our community assets are fit for purpose and delivering outstanding experiences for Aucklanders. As kaitiaki (guardians) of our parks and facilities, we play a vital role in enhancing community wellbeing and delivering strategically significant programmes.
Better Value Projects is a programme to change how we procure and effectively spend ratepayers’ money, particularly on capital projects. This role plays a key senior advisory function in challenging assumptions, strengthening commercial discipline, and improving value outcomes across our portfolio.
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced cost management professional to join our team. This role suits senior practitioners whose strengths lie in front end estimating and business case development and/or commercial management during delivery.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll provide trusted commercial advice across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and estimating through to construction and final accounts.
Your responsibilities will include to:
He kōrero mōu: About you
You’ll have a good working knowledge of cost estimation and commercial management in the New Zealand construction industry, and along with experience preparing Schedules of Quantities & Prices for various assets, an understanding of procurement, contracts and the evaluation of contractual claims.
Along with strong relationship management skills, you’ll have the confidence to constructively challenge project teams and stakeholders where assumptions are weak or poorly evidenced. You’ll be comfortable working across multiple projects simultaneously and advising in complex, sometimes ambiguous environments.
You’ll also bring:
A relevant qualification in quantity surveying, engineering, construction, or architecture is beneficial; however, senior technical and advisory experience is the key driver for success in this role.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
You’ll be joining a team of respected professionals working collaboratively across the Auckland region, with a strong culture of challenge, support, and shared accountability for value outcomes.
Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, we offer flexibility in how those hours are structured, recognising the importance of balance and wellbeing.
In return for your contribution, you can expect:
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini – My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
A copy of the position description can be viewed here
Applications close Friday, 22nd May 2026
You will be required to have a valid NZ driver's licence due to the nature of the position where you will be required to regularly travel to various Community Facility sites across the Auckland region.
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.
