Communications Lead

2 weeks ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time
Fixed-term opportunity
  • Develop and lead communications for major strategic initiatives
  • High profile and collaborative role
He angitūtanga:
The opportunity

Auckland Council's Communications & Marketing department is looking for a senior strategic communications superstar to join their dynamic team in a six month, fixed-term role As the Communications Lead you will be responsible for the development and execution of integrated internal and external communication strategies that align with the organisation's objectives and major programmes of work.

Day-to-day you can expect to:
  • Develop and deliver a coordinated internal and external communications strategy
  • Execute an integrated communications plan
  • Ensure a joinedup and agreed approach to communications for major programmes of work across the organisation
  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative and trusted working relationships
  • Work alongside key stakeholders to ensure clear and timely communication
He kōrero mōu:
About you

Tertiary qualified, you will bring extensive communications experience in a similar role and be able to confidently deliver communication strategies and plans.

To be successful in this role you will also:
  • Have experience of developing, executing and leading a communications strategy in a large, complex organisation
  • Be comfortable working in a dynamic and agile way and managing various priorities and demands
  • Be able to distil complex pieces of information into a simple, cohesive narrative that can be easily understood by a range of audiences.
  • Have the ability to build trust and strong partnerships and work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
  • Be politically savvy and solutions focused

You will have a strong understanding of our Te Tiriti obligations in order to help drive the division's Māori Outcomes Performance Measurement Framework and continue to build capability and confidence across the division.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou:
What we offer

This is a genuine opportunity to help drive an important step change and create an Auckland we can all be proud of.

We embrace diversity and have a team culture where we've got each other's backs.

Our salaries are competitive, we love flexible working, and we are all here to make sure our people love us for the difference we make.

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people.

We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally and in return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.

  • Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini_
  • My success is not mine alone, but the success of many._
You'll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts

You can find the position description here

Applications close:
Wednesday 2 August 202- Our employer KiwiSaver contribution is additional to base salary offered._
  • Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated._

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