Senior Internal Communications Advisor

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time
Ōtautahi-Christchurch is a city of opportunity for all. Open to new ideas, new people and new ways of doing things - a city where anything is possible. The Christchurch City Council is committed to creating a better future for the city, and for its residents.

When you work at the Christchurch City Council you will help to make a positive impact on your community while enjoying a rewarding career and being part of a Council that is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.


The Role


Reporting to the Strategic Communications Manager, you will be responsible for successfully crafting and delivering internal communications, from all business units across the organisation, to Christchurch City Council staff.

Alongside the Council team you will work on the strategic priorities for the organisation, actively contributing with crafting written messaging to the organisation, coordinating visuals, and recommending the best channels to deliver messages to the organisation.

In this varied role you will also be involved in developing the Council's internal communications strategy which aligns to the Council's overarching communications strategy.


Your Skills and Experience


To succeed in this role, you will have a passion for engaging, educating and informing employees about events, campaigns and business objectives.

You'll be experienced at delivering exceptional communications through a variety of formats and channels to an internal audience.

You'll be experienced at crafting written messaging, to a very high standard, to support the dynamic and fast faced internal communication needs of the organisation.

Platforms such as SharePoint will be second nature to you as is developing and maintaining effective relationships with senior leaders and peers within the Group and the rest of the Council.

You will be able to demonstrate your experience successfully developing and maintaining sound working relationships, networks, and partnerships with key stakeholders both locally and nationally, including counterparts in other local government agencies.


To Apply

Applications close 5pm on Friday 16 June 2023

  • To view a copy of the position description please click on the link at the bottom of this page _


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