Join Auckland Council as a Programme Advisor Social Innovation in a part‑time fixed‑term (24 hrs per week) role for 12 months.
You will support the Programme Manager, collaborate with team members, and provide information to the Finance Business Partner, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial functions across the Southern Initiative.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate monthly finance meetings, reporting on funding utilisation and managing action registers.
- Support operational finance delivery, including the unit’s monthly financial management cycle; develop documentation to help leads manage programme budgets.
- Lead new initiatives by coordinating financial set‑up with the Finance Business Partner, ensuring funds are prepared, tracked and utilised correctly.
- Assist with budgets, finance tasks and compliance across programmes, turning financial insights into clear, actionable reports for managers.
Qualifications
- Solid experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
- Proficiency in financial systems, advanced Excel skills, and SAP.
- Experience in budget management, procurement, risk management, contract navigation and ensuring compliance with financial and organisational policies.
- Ability to translate financial reports into actionable insights for managers and programme leads.
Benefits
Flexible working conditions, a focus on well‑being and a culture of continuous improvement.
Auckland Council is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, accredited by GenderTick and a signatory of the Pride Pledge.
Organisational Context
The Southern Initiative, Auckland Council’s social innovation team, works with South and West Auckland communities to drive equity, empower Māori and Pacific whānau, and create systems change for a more just and thriving Tāmaki Makaurau.
How to Apply
Application close date: Sunday 2 November 2025.
Apply now or request support if you need adjustments during the recruitment process.
Auckland Council welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
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