Community Advisor

2 weeks ago

Napier, New Zealand Napier City Council Full time

Nau mai, haere mai. Tēnā koutou katoa, Noa'ia, Mauri, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Tālofa, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Mālō nī, Talofa lava, and warm Pacific greetings_

Do you want to make a difference in the Napier community? We a looking for an experienced, innovative, can-do Advisor to join our high energy Community Strategies team on a permanent basis.

As a Community Advisor, you will enjoy working on projects with the community. You will provide advice and support to the voluntary sector and will contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of community strategies, policies and plans.

In addition, you will engage with the community, to communicate and seek input on Council’s policies and decisions.

**To be successful in this role, you will need to have**:

- Tertiary degree qualification or equivalent in social policy, public policy, community development or related field
- Previous experience in a Community Advisor or similar role
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including report writing, facilitation and presentation skills
- Demonstrated organisational, planning and project management skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications within the local government context

Please note, working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday with the need to be available outside regular office hours including weekends.

**About Us**

Join the dynamic team at Napier City Council, where we pride ourselves on excellence, integrity, and sustainability, while delivering exceptional customer and community service. As one of Napier's most sought-after employers, we offer more than just a job. How about exclusive retail discounts, discounted medical insurance, and a generous 5 weeks of annual leave after just 2 years of service?

At Napier City Council, we play a vital role in Civil Defence emergencies, and that means everyone on our team may be called upon to support the response. It's an opportunity to make a real difference in our community.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description - Community Advisor
- Department
- Community Services
- Locations
- Central Post Office
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time

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