Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor

1 week ago


Rotorua, New Zealand Rotorua District Council Full time

Position Description

We are looking for a politically savvy communications and engagement expert to support Rotorua's Mayor, providing sound advice and delivering high quality outputs.

You'll be responsible for supporting daily public relations opportunities for the mayor including media liaison, research and information gathering and providing event support alongside the Mayoral Support Officer, coordinating and collaborating with the council's communications team and other staff where appropriate.

You'll be joining a busy organisation that is community and outcomes-focussed, values-based and proudly bicultural, delivering on the direction set by elected members to bring about positive change and progress for the Rotorua rohe and its residents.

We're involved in addressing key social challenges in our community and partnerships with iwi, Central Government and community stakeholders are key to how we work to achieve positive outcomes.

We're looking for an experienced, energetic, creative and strategic communicator and advisor who would thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, can get things done and will remain calm and focussed under pressure.

Ideally you'll not only be a qualified strategic communicator and engagement advisor but will also have political acumen and/or qualifications or relevant experience and will create engaging content in collaboration with and on behalf of the Mayor.

You'll also need to have a good understanding of Te Ao Maori and a commitment to working in a bicultural organisation.



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