Marketing Lead - Consultations

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council's Communications & Marketing Department has an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced marketing professional to join our team as Marketing Lead - Consultations.

This eight-month fixed-term role will lead the development and delivery of a coordinated marketing programme supporting Auckland Council's major consultation programme between February and May 2027.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Publicity, you will work across the Auckland Council Group, partnering closely with stakeholders from Public Affairs, Engagement, Policy, and Watercare to deliver an integrated programme that helps Aucklanders understand the issues that matter, why they matter, and how they can have their say on Auckland's future.

This is a high-profile role that will play a critical part in supporting Auckland Council's commitment to meaningful community participation while protecting and enhancing council's reputation throughout the consultation period.

Day to day you can expect to:
• Lead the development and implementation of an integrated communications and marketing strategy for Auckland Council's consultation programme
• Deliver coordinated campaigns that drive awareness, understanding and participation across Auckland's diverse communities
• Ensure a joined-up marketing approach across the Auckland Council Group, including Watercare
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across council and council-controlled organisations
• Manage campaign delivery, budgets, timelines and external suppliers
• Monitor campaign performance and optimise activity to achieve participation and engagement objectives
• Identify and manage reputational risks and emerging issues
• Support the delivery of Māori outcomes and engagement objectives through communications and marketing activity

At Auckland Council, "health and safety starts with me" (ka timata te hauora me te aria hauata ki a au) and everyone has a duty to keep themselves and others safe. Our Health and Safety Policy Statement and our Health and Safety Management Framework (SMF) explain the specific HSW duties applicable to this role, including Injury Management responsibilities applicable to people leaders.

You can view a copy of the position description here

He kōrero mōu: About you

You are a strategic marketer who thrives in complex environments and enjoys bringing together multiple stakeholders around a common purpose. You understand how to design and deliver integrated campaigns that inform, engage and motivate audiences at scale, and you're equally comfortable developing strategy as you are driving execution.

You'll bring excellent judgement, strong political awareness and the ability to navigate competing priorities while maintaining focus on outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:
• At least seven years' experience in senior marketing roles
• Proven experience leading complex, integrated marketing programmes
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing strategic marketing and communications plans
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Strong planning, project management and organisational capability
• Experience managing campaign budgets and external suppliers
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Experience identifying and managing reputational issues and risk
• Cultural awareness and the ability to engage effectively with Auckland's diverse communities

Experience within local government, the public sector, or other complex organisations will be highly advantageous, as will experience delivering consultation, engagement, public participation or behaviour-change campaigns.

This is a fast-paced role operating within a high-profile programme where collaboration, resilience and the ability to perform under pressure are essential.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

This management role offers competitive remuneration and the opportunity to grow and develop your career and influence Auckland Council’s proactive programme of information release. You will lead a passionate, collaborative, and high performing team within a challenging, complex and stimulating work environment. This role comes with a level of diversity and complexity you will not find very often, alongside the chance to engage with and support key decision-makers.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. What matters most is your ability to contribute to a purpose-driven environment where diverse experiences are valued. We know that transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work.

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

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Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Application close date: Friday 13th November 2026

Salary range: $130k-$140k pro-rata

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.