Principal Communications and Engagement Advisor
Environment Canterbury
Date: 1 day ago
City: Christchurch, Canterbury
Contract type: Full time
Job Type: Fixed Term | Full Time
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Job Category: Advertising, Media, Arts & Entertainment,Environmental Services
As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.
The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.
Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:
As a Principal Advisor you’ll be the technical specialists who help grow our understanding of what is important to our community and, in turn, help our communities understand the work we are doing.
This role will also support incident responses providing an opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, where often no two days are the same. We also provide public information support to our civil defence function in regional emergencies, which can be challenging, yet rewarding mahi.
In This Role, You’ll
For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.
Mōu │ About You
You’ll be someone who has a proven record of delivering consistent, high-quality communications advice, including media relations. You’ll excel at taking complex information and transforming it into simple language, crafting well-written content for multiple channels. Your ability to balance a busy role with conflicting priorities and activities from across the organisation and your agility to respond effectively to changing circumstances will see you thrive in this role.
Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience
Ideally, you’ll be tertiary qualified along with experience in the following:
Our Mahi Is Underpinned By Our Values
We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey
Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information
For a confidential chat about this role, please contact [email protected]
Applications close on Wednesday, 2 July. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.
Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can
Job Description
Principal Communication and Engagement Advisor
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Job Category: Advertising, Media, Arts & Entertainment,Environmental Services
- Raise awareness of our role and the role the community can play
- Collaborate across the organisation | Support on the ground delivery
- Fixed Term 12 Months | Full Time
As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.
The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.
Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:
- Environmental Regulation and Protection
- Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
- Public Transport
As a Principal Advisor you’ll be the technical specialists who help grow our understanding of what is important to our community and, in turn, help our communities understand the work we are doing.
This role will also support incident responses providing an opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, where often no two days are the same. We also provide public information support to our civil defence function in regional emergencies, which can be challenging, yet rewarding mahi.
In This Role, You’ll
- Be a key voice in shaping how we engage with our communities
- Collaborate with biodiversity, biosecurity, and environmental data teams
- Support on-the-ground teams to connect with locals on what matters most
- Play a vital role in incident response and civil defence communicatio
For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.
Mōu │ About You
You’ll be someone who has a proven record of delivering consistent, high-quality communications advice, including media relations. You’ll excel at taking complex information and transforming it into simple language, crafting well-written content for multiple channels. Your ability to balance a busy role with conflicting priorities and activities from across the organisation and your agility to respond effectively to changing circumstances will see you thrive in this role.
Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience
Ideally, you’ll be tertiary qualified along with experience in the following:
- Significant experience in communications, public relations, digital communications, public engagement, e-commerce or a related field
- Able to grasp complex concepts quickly and translate into compelling communications
- Demonstrable relationship building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to exercise diplomacy and discretion, recognise risk and take mitigating actions
- Sound working knowledge of communications tools, techniques and channels
- Tact, confidentiality, and integrity when dealing with sensitive issues.
- Understanding of te Ao Māori and te reo Māori is advantageous
Our Mahi Is Underpinned By Our Values
- Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
- Pononga (integrity)
- Manaakitanga (people first)
- Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
- Māiatanga (can do)
We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey
Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information
For a confidential chat about this role, please contact [email protected]
Applications close on Wednesday, 2 July. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.
Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can
Job Description
Principal Communication and Engagement Advisor
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