Senior Communications Advisor

3 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**

Your mission will be to collaborate with various communications functions, manage publicity efforts, and produce engaging content to inspire Aucklanders to participate in the upcoming elections. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our elections are vibrant, inclusive, and impactful.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

- Collaborating with media, corporate communications, channel, publicity, and marketing teams to implement comprehensive communications plans for the 2025 local body elections.
- Managing publicity programmes and campaigns, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.
- Identifying key audiences and stakeholders, crafting targeted messaging, and tracking campaign KPIs.
- Handling media engagement, including preparation of press releases and managing media inquiries.
- Planning and executing campaigns, including content production for online and social media channels.
- Supporting a culture of inclusivity and adaptability in all aspects of our work.

Click **HERE** to access Position Description

**He kōrero mōu: About you**

This role requires experience in similar communications roles, with a sound understanding of publicity strategies and a knack for problem-solving. You’re a strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content. Your creative approach to connecting with Aucklanders will be crucial in mobilising diverse communities to engage in the elections.

You excel at building strong, trusted relationships with both peers and managers, and you influence others with confidence and resilience. If you stay calm under pressure and are passionate about crafting compelling content for diverse audiences, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Join us in shaping the future of Auckland’s electoral landscape.

We will be looking for specific experience with:

- A tertiary degree in communications, journalism, or a related field
- At least five years of experience in communications or a related discipline
- Proven ability to create compelling content across various media channels, especially online and social
- Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining relationships with media and key stakeholders
- Strong communications judgment, with the ability to stay calm under pressure and maintain resilience

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**

As part of a dynamic team, this is your opportunity to make an impact. What we are trying to achieve is no mean feat, therefore we need people who enjoy a challenge, relish change and embrace ambiguity. If you feel you can contribute to this outcome through your experience, excitement, and ingenuity please take up our invitation to apply.

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 while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

Applications close: 27 August 2024

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