Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor
Environment Canterbury
Date: 16 hours ago
City: Christchurch, Canterbury
Contract type: Full time
Job Type: Permanent - 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:
We are looking for a Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor to join our Governance and Corporate Communication team. This role supports elected member communications, media and stakeholder relationships, and internal and corporate communications.
You’ll be involved in a wide range of mahi, including:
Mōu │ About You
You’re resourceful, confident, and have a can-do attitude. You thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about delivering meaningful communications that connect with our community.
We’re Looking For Someone Who
Ideally, you’ll be tertiary qualified in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
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 Stephen Hill on 027 245 7788.
Applications close on Sunday, 6 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
Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Job Category: Advertising, Media, Arts & Entertainment,Environmental Services
- Governance, Media and Stakeholder Relationships
- Join a team passionate about community and collaboration
- Flexible working and a supportive environment
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
We are looking for a Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor to join our Governance and Corporate Communication team. This role supports elected member communications, media and stakeholder relationships, and internal and corporate communications.
You’ll be involved in a wide range of mahi, including:
- Covering Council meetings and delivering stakeholder updates
- Supporting governance and elected member communications
- Delivering proactive communications and supporting media relationships
- Collaborating with internal clients to deliver our internal communications strategy
- Contributing to corporate communication initiatives
Mōu │ About You
You’re resourceful, confident, and have a can-do attitude. You thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about delivering meaningful communications that connect with our community.
We’re Looking For Someone Who
- Has a background in writing, marketing, stakeholder relations, communications or engagement
- Can proactively identify, research and write engaging content for diverse audiences
- Works well in a team with both reactive and proactive responsibilities
- Builds strong relationships across the organisation and influences community engagement
- Translates complex or technical information into everyday language
Ideally, you’ll be tertiary qualified in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
- Experience in communications, engagement, or stakeholder relations
- Understanding of te ao Māori and te reo Māori, or a willingness to learn
- Experience in iwi engagement is a plus
- Knowledge of environmental and/or political contexts is useful
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 Stephen Hill on 027 245 7788.
Applications close on Sunday, 6 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
Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor
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