Senior Communications

1 day ago

Lower Hutt, New Zealand Hutt City Council Full time

Lead impactful communication and engagement strategies for key projects.
- Be part of a dynamic team making a real difference in Lower Hutt.
- Enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment with great benefits.

**About us**

Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi. At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive. Working here is truly rewarding, knowing across all our roles, we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt.

Every day, we provide services, facilities and programmes for our residents and the many people who visit or work here. In everything we do, we're led by our values of manaakitanga (showing care), te hononga (being connected) and kia kaha (having courage) and our partnership with Mana Whenua. Every day our work enables our neighbourhoods to be more connected, healthy and resilient.

**About the role**

Due to an internal promotion, we have a Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor role available at Hutt City Council The role will oversee all communications and engagement requirements for our Economy and Development department, looking after large infrastructure projects like Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi delivering RiverLink. You will serve as the primary point of contact, aligning strategies with project objectives and the organisation's overall communications goals.

Your role will involve creating project-related content, monitoring the effectiveness of communications efforts, and providing strategic advice to ensure best practice approaches are included in project planning.

**About you**

You are an experienced communications and engagement professional with a proven track record of working with projects, or in a business partner model.

You will have the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, developing strong relationships and high levels of trust. You will also have strong political acumen, a good understanding of media risks, community and engagement business strategies and be able to deliver high quality work.

Finally, we're looking for someone who appreciates a strong team culture, who enjoys their job and wants to work in an open and supportive environment.

Key skills and attributes:

- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
- At least 5 years' experience in a similar role
- Strong project management and account management skills, along with an understanding of best practice engagement approaches
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Experience in a local government or public sector environment is desirable.

We're committed to providing a working environment that embraces, values and reflects the diversity of the community we serve.

We recognise rewarding you is not only about your pay, so we've outlined some of the great benefits that may be available to you. Read more about them here: careers.huttcity.govt.nz/your-total-rewards

**Applications close **Sunday 6 October 2024**
- Tūhono mai. Come join us_._

**Job Details**:

- Reference #- 23127- Posted on- 19 Sep 2024- Closes on- 06 Oct 2024 23:55- Expertise- Communications and Marketing- Work type(s)- Permanent full-time

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