Project and Communications Specialist

1 month ago

Christchurch, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time

Pūhanga Metarahi me te Rawa Taiao | Civil & Natural Resources Engineering
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
- Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- Fixed-term position (4.5 years), ending August 2029
- Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā_
- He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Project and Communications Specialist? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei._

**Āu Mahi | What You Will Do**
The Project and Communications Specialist will oversee the coordination and communication efforts for the _Carbon Dioxide Removal Research Program_, within the Civil & Natural Resources Engineering
department, ensuring effective outreach, marketing, and event management to promote research. This role includes managing research communications, coordinating events, and providing project administration, such as reporting, budgeting, and supporting day-to-day operations.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate research communications, including creating and distributing content across various platforms.
- Organise and manage events and outreach activities related to the project.
- Provide efficient project support, including reporting, budget management, and administrative tasks.
- Maintain and update content on the program's website and oversee communications across multiple channels, including social media.
- Foster professional relationships across the program's stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration.

**Mōu | Who You Are**

To be successful in this role you will need a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar business-related administrative or communications role, preferably within a large complex organisation, and have:

- experience or a background in the scientific industry, is strongly preferred
- proven experience in outreach and communication coordination, ideally in educational or technical sectors
- demonstrated ability in event management, including organising functions and large-scale events
- strong experience in budget management and database management
- proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience in content management systems is a plus
- experience with social media management and online communication strategies
- exceptional written and oral communication skills, with professional presentation and attention to detail
- ability to develop and nurture relationships with a variety of stakeholders, from technical experts to senior professionals
- a high degree of initiative, creativity, and the ability to work independently.
- If you have a passion about scientific research, project management, and communication - come and join our dynamic team and play a key role in advancing vital research on climate change solutions_

**Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With**
Civil and Natural Resources at UC is rated in the top 1 per cent of civil engineering schools in the world. A qualification from us is recognised globally, will open doors to employment on projects all over the world and has an international reputation that is the envy of other universities.

For more information about our department and team, please visit our website or take a virtual tour of our Engineering facilities.

**Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC**
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

**The closing date for this position is: Wednesday, 8 January 2025 (midnight, NZ time)**:
**Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply**

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
23371- Posted on
03 Dec 2024- Closes on
08 Jan 2025 23:55- Location(s)
Christchurch- Expertise
Administration, Advertising, Arts & Media, Engineering, Marketing- Job level(s)
Experienced- Work type(s)
Fixed term full-time

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