Climate Science Communications Lead

**_E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi_**

**About the team | Ko te rōpū nei**

The multi-disciplinary Coastal Hazards Adaptation Planning (CHAP) team is collaborative, innovative, and passionate about preparing Council, communities and rūnanga for the impacts of climate change. The team are responsible for building and communicating information on climate risk, and their programme works with asset owners across Council to develop adaptation plans for public assets at risk of climate hazards.

**About the role | Ko te mahi nei**

This is a unique opportunity to guide the communication of Council's climate and adaptation initiatives, including the CHAP programme and climate risk screening and assessments. You'll work closely with scientists, Council teams, communities, and rūnanga to build trust, raise awareness, and foster meaningful conversations around climate hazards and resilience. You will:

- Translate technical climate science, hazards assessments, risk profiles and adaptation planning processes into clear, accessible and engaging public-facing materials.
- Develop and deliver innovative approaches to engage communities on climate hazards and adaptation.
- Develop educational resources tailored to diverse audiences.
- Support citizen science initiatives and interactive tools like the Council's Risk Explorer.
- Collaborate across Council teams and external stakeholders to ensure consistent, accurate messaging.
- Champion Council's position on climate change and natural hazards.

**About you | Ko Koe Tēnei**

You're someone who thrives at the intersection of science, storytelling, and community. You believe that informed communities are empowered communities—and you're passionate about making climate science accessible, engaging, and actionable.

Along with your specialist knowledge, you'll bring:

- A tertiary qualification in science, communications, or a related field.
- At least 5 years' experience in climate adaptation, environmental science, natural hazards, or resilience
- Confidence in public speaking and facilitation, with a track record of leading inclusive and respectful community conversations.
- Strong interpersonal skills, enabling you to build trust and navigate sensitive topics with empathy and professionalism.

**What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?**

Want to be involved in shaping a better future for Ōtautahi Christchurch? Here at the Council, we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to improving outcomes for our community. You will also benefit from:

- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working environment
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

**Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero**:

- _ Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week.With community-facing work, there are some out-of-hours work requirements, so we offer flexibility with work from home days and flexible hours_
- _ Position - Permanent_
- _ Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street_
- _ Closing Date - 27/07/2025_

**_ 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._