Economic Broker

He angitūtanga: The Opportunity

Auckland Council is seeking a Local Economic Broker to lead and champion local economic development within the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area. In this exciting role, you will work closely with local board, businesses, and other key stakeholders to identify and leverage economic opportunities that drive prosperity and employment in the region.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where you’ll have the chance to lead community-focused economic development initiatives and help local businesses thrive.

This is a full-time 40 hour per week role, fixed term for 12 months, with some flexible working options available including hybrid work from home and flexibility on working hours.

Day to day your responsibilities will look like:

• Championing local economic aspirations: Representing the economic development goals of the local board and supporting the delivery of local economic development (LED) outcomes.
• Relationship development: Building and managing key relationships with businesses, employers, and agencies to support economic growth and create local employment opportunities.
• Sector engagement: Developing strong partnerships with employers and industries in local sectors of opportunity, particularly digital, creative, and emerging industries.
• Community-focused projects: Leading and facilitating the development of local improvement projects with an economic focus, from scoping through to delivery.
• Cross-team collaboration: Working closely with other Auckland Council teams to deliver impactful economic outcomes for the local community.

He kōrero mōu: About You

If you’re passionate about economic development and have a proven track record in fostering relationships, strategic planning, and managing complex projects, this is the perfect role for you. We are looking for someone who is highly organised, a strong communicator, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

We’re seeking someone with:

• Experience in economic development and business advice: Ideally, you’ll have at least 5 years' experience working in a senior economic development, business support, or project management role.
• Relationship building: Strong ability to build, manage, and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders, businesses, and government agencies.
• Sector knowledge: An understanding of the local economic landscape and experience in key growth sectors, especially digital, creative, and Māori or Pacific business sectors.
• Project management expertise: Proven experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects, delivering outcomes within budget and timelines.
• Strategic thinking: A focus on the long-term goals of economic development, with the ability to identify opportunities and develop strategies to support them.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What We Offer

• Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• A competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Employee benefits including discounts on local attractions, health and life insurance, and more.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment where your contributions make a tangible difference to the communities we serve.
• Strong commitment to Te Ao Māori: We are committed to supporting Māori outcomes and embedding te ao Māori into our work, and encourage you to develop your understanding and capability in this area.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

If you’re ready to lead and make a significant impact on the local economy, we’d love to hear from you!

Applications close: 29th November at 11.59pm

This role is a Band G position with a salary range of $85-$100k, dependent on experience.

To view the full position description and apply, please click this link.

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.