Senior Community Climate Action Advisor

• Helping to reduce household-based carbon emissions and increase climate resilience
• Managing projects and working with internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting an engaged and passionate team  

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about reducing household related carbon emissions and increasing climate resilience. You will be part of an effective team developing and delivering local and regional projects to deliver on the goals of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan.
 

As a Senior Community Climate Action Advisor in the Climate Action Solutions team, you will:

• Support the team manager and the team to deliver a range of services, projects, and pilots
• Work across multiple projects and deadlines
• Provide high quality, technical expertise

You do not have to be a climate scientist or climate expert, although you may have had the first-hand experience of the impacts of climate change.

 
Our work is team-based and delivered in collaboration with key stakeholders in the community and council, so developing and maintaining productive relationships is key.

 
He kōrero mōu: About you 
You'll have previous experience in managing projects that involve raising the understanding and awareness of significant environmental or social issues, or programmes involving changing people's behaviour. 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Excellent project management experience
• An understanding of behaviour change science (preferably relating to environmental outcomes) and/or communications / marketing
• The ability to provide and translate technical information to a range of audiences
• A good understanding of carbon emissions and household actions
• Experience working with a community partnership model
• Knowledge of Te Ao Māori and tikanga or a willingness to learn

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
You will be part of a great team. We are a team of professional and passionate people, all committed to making a positive difference. We are looking for a real team player - someone who can get along with anyone, has a positive attitude, a great work ethic and takes initiative. We embrace flexible working!
 
If you are excited about the work we do, and the opportunities presented in this role, we encourage you to apply now! 

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally, and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

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 will have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts! 
 

You can view a copy of the position description here

Applications close: Sunday 25th January 2026

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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