- Permanent Full-time position
- Lead and negotiate high-value infrastructure funding agreements that shape Auckland’s growth
- Use your commercial and legal expertise to drive outcomes across council, Crown, and private sector partners
- Influence strategic investment decisions in a role that directly supports Auckland’s long-term future
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland Council’s Auckland Urban Development Office (AUDO) has an opportunity for a Manager Infrastructure Funding & Agreements to join the Infrastructure Investment & Phasing team. This is a critical leadership role that will focus on driving, negotiating and delivering high-value infrastructure funding agreements, ensuring council’s infrastructure delivery is financially sustainable and strategically aligned. This is an on-site position.
You could expect to work on:
- Providing strategic and commercial leadership across the negotiation and execution of complex funding and commercial agreements.
- Leading a small, high-performing team that works closely with internal stakeholders, elected members, Crown agencies and the development community.
- Ensuring infrastructure agreements are robust, cost-effective and enable Auckland’s future growth.
- Taking the opportunities to directly shape infrastructure outcomes that support the long-term wellbeing of Tāmaki Makaurau.
He kōrero mōu: About you
This role requires significant commercial experience and an in-depth understanding of infrastructure development. You’ll bring a strong legal background and proven ability in leading and negotiating complex funding and infrastructure agreements in high-value and high-stakes environments. Your ability to collaborate across disciplines, influence outcomes, and operate within a complex local government or public policy setting will be key to success.
You’ll be confident managing diverse stakeholder interests and navigating political contexts. A relevant tertiary qualification is essential (e.g. law, finance, infrastructure planning), and you’ll bring at least 10 years' experience in negotiating large-value contracts and infrastructure funding models.
Please note: Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.
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/1bk7WGJT_t7vY7iKAiqd0YPS0C73-ZTtM/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: Monday 18th August 2025
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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