Senior Engagement Advisor

3 weeks 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. Christchurch City Council, where it's possible to love what you do.

Our Engagement Team are right in the mix of delivering the projects that are making our city stand out in the crowd. Ours is a highly visible role, managing key relationships, gathering and analysing community feedback and reporting results directly to our Elected Members. The variety the role offers is a rarity in this profession. You will work across all council activity to ensure the communities' views are considered when developing a project and as decisions are made.

As the Senior Engagement Advisor, you will lead the development, planning and delivery of large-scale and complex engagement and consultation projects. Use your energy, passion and positivity to drive innovation in how we connect all of our communities to Council decisions that affect them. Step up to leadership and play a key role supporting the Engagement Manager to provide advice and direction to other members of the team.

Your understanding of the Local Government Act will set you up in this role and your political exposure will give you the confidence to get amongst the action. Put your substantial engagement experience, with a wide variety of audiences to good use, in a team that works on challenging and diverse projects every day.
- To view the position description please click the link at the foot of the page_

**_ Additional Recruitment Information:_**

**_ Hours of work: Full-time, fixed term for 12 months to cover paternity leave_**
**_Salary: Will be discussed with the successful applicant_**
**_Location: This position is primarily based at Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford St_**
- 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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