Engagement Advisor

6 months ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

At the Christchurch City Council, we are driven by our passion for creating a better future. We believe in working as one yet staying true to ourselves. Help make a positive impact on our community while enjoying a rewarding career of opportunities.

**About the role**:
Our Engagement Advisors are key to putting the community at the heart of our decision-making. The variety of the role means you will develop relationships both within Council and with our communities to ensure consultation is meaningful and decision making is transparent.

Working in our passionate, collaborative team, this role will see you involved in:

- Preparing easy-to-understand information for residents
- Identifying key audiences and meeting with stakeholders and community groups
- Analysing submissions and feedback
- Writing reports for our elected members

**Our ideal applicant will**:

- Hold a relevant tertiary qualification
- Have experience in a communications or engagement role, preferably within local government
- Have excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
- Be a collaborative worker, with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Put your engagement and consultation experience to good use and join a team that works on complex and diverse engagement projects every day. What are you waiting for? Join us
- To view a copy of the position description please click on the link at the bottom of the page_

**_ Additional Recruitment Information:_**

**_ Hours: Full-time, permanent position_**

**_ Salary: $79,701 - $94,461_**

**_ Location: Primarily based at Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street_**
- Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:_
- _ Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities_
- _ Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave._
- _ Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation_
- _ Benefits_ - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts._
- Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career._
- Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?_

**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._



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