Programme Manager Complex Sites

 

• Lead a complex and high-profile programme supporting Auckland’s recovery and resilience outcomes
• Manage approximately 250 High Landslide Hazard sites through to future land use decisions
• Fixed-term full-time opportunity through to 29 January 2027

 

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

 

Auckland Council’s Property Department has an opportunity for a Programme Manager – High Landslide Hazard Sites within the Storm Affected Land (SAL) team.

 

This fixed-term full-time role through to 29 January 2027 will lead and manage a complex programme of approximately 250 High Landslide Hazard (HLH) sites purchased by council due to intolerable risk to life. You’ll play a critical role in shaping future land use outcomes while ensuring council meets its ownership, safety and stakeholder obligations.

 

Working across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, you’ll lead programme delivery, oversee investigations and feasibility assessments, manage consultants and contractors, and provide strategic advice and reporting to support decision-making.

 

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Auckland’s recovery and resilience efforts while delivering meaningful outcomes for communities impacted by severe weather events.

 

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Leading the delivery of the High Landslide Hazard sites programme across Auckland
• Managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary programme teams to deliver key outcomes
• Conducting feasibility assessments and preparing recommendations for future land use decisions
• Building strong collaborative relationships with homeowners, elected members, council teams and external stakeholders
• Monitoring programme risks, budgets, timelines and reporting requirements to support effective delivery

 

He kōrero mōu: About you

 

This role requires significant experience leading complex programmes or projects, with a sound understanding of project management, stakeholder engagement and property, infrastructure or recovery-related environments.

 

We are looking for someone with:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field
• At least 12 years’ experience in project management, programme delivery or local government environments
• Strong experience managing complex, high-volume programmes involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Excellent relationship management, communication and report writing skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive situations professionally and empathetically
• Practical or commercial experience within construction, property, housing or infrastructure environments would be highly advantageous
• Strong planning, organisational and financial management capability, including risk identification and mitigation

 

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: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HCrGnm_Fy1RMrhSkvVZaf3GPtZDk3BLd/view?usp=sharing

 

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: Tuesday 2nd June 2026, 11.59pm

Please note: Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.

 

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.