Practice Manager Scrum Masters at Auckland Council

Overview Apply for Practice Manager Scrum Masters at Auckland Council in Auckland City, N, NZ. This full‑time on‑site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Are you an experienced people leader with a passion for Agile delivery, coaching, and building high‑performing teams? Auckland Council is seeking a Practice Manager – Scrum Master to lead our Scrum Master practice and help shape how technology delivery is enabled across one of New Zealand's largest and most complex organisations. Reporting to the Head of Delivery, this leadership role combines people management, capability development, and Agile excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Scrum Masters. Develop and implement the strategy and vision for the Scrum Master practice. Drive continuous improvement of Agile and Scrum practices across teams and ARTs. Support capability development, succession planning, and career growth for practice members. Partner with delivery leaders to ensure effective allocation of Scrum Master resources. Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to Agile delivery and team effectiveness. Facilitate knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation across the practice. Support recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives. Ensure adherence to organisational standards, governance frameworks, and delivery best practices. What You’ll Bring Extensive experience leading and developing high‑performing teams. Strong background in Agile delivery, Scrum, and modern technology environments. Proven experience coaching Scrum Masters, Agile teams, and delivery leaders. Demonstrated success leading organisational or practice‑wide capability initiatives. Experience working within large, complex delivery environments and managing competing priorities. Deep understanding of Scrum principles, Agile frameworks, and scaling approaches. Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proven ability to influence, mentor, and inspire others. Strong problem‑solving, conflict resolution, and decision‑making skills. A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for innovation and learning. What We Offer At Auckland Council, you’ll have the opportunity to influence how technology delivery is enabled across a diverse and impactful organisation serving more than 1.7million Aucklanders. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can thrive, grow their careers, and contribute to meaningful outcomes for our communities. Te Tiriti o Waitangi is honoured, and we are committed to strengthening our capability in te ao Māori and delivering positive outcomes for Māori. #J-18808-Ljbffr