Communications Advisor

Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō | Working together for Wellington's future

Āu ake mahi | What you'll do

Are you a creative storyteller who thrives on crafting compelling content and managing digital platforms that connect communities?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, community-focused environment working across a diverse range of projects—from promoting local events and services to supporting community engagement? We're looking for a Communications Advisor who can pivot with ease, think strategically, bring creative ideas and deliver high-quality, audience-focused communications that make a real impact for our city.

Tirohanga whānui o ngā pūkenga matua | Overview of core capabilities

• Develop and deliver internal and external communications for a wide range of Council projects and services.
• Create high-quality, engaging content across Council-owned channels, including social media, digital news, print publications, and the intranet.
• Support strategic communications planning for priority programmes and initiatives.
• Collaborate with leaders and project teams to implement best-practice communication approaches.
• Provide tools, advice, and support to help teams communicate effectively.
• Monitor public sentiment and media coverage and help manage reputational risks.
• Champion our brand and ensure consistent, engaging messaging across all channels.
• Work closely with our Engagement team to support consultation and community engagement activities.

Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | Qualifications and experience

• A tertiary qualification in communications, PR, journalism or a related field, and a minimum of two years' experience in a communications role.
• Strong knowledge of public relations, corporate communications, and engagement.
• Experience integrating communications across digital channels (web, social media, email).
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• Strategic agility and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for community-focused work.

Why join us?

You'll be part of a supportive Strategic Communications team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We work on meaningful projects that connect with our communities and help shape the future of Wellington.

Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | Qualifications and experience

We are looking to appoint between $90,060 and $105,952 per annum, for this role, depending on relevant skills and experience.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.

Diversity:

We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Accessibility Support:

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing:

Applications close 22 October 2025. Please note that we may engage with applicants prior to the vacancy closing and/or close applications ahead of this date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

All applications must be submitted online - we will not accept emailed applications.

All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

IMPORTANT: We review all applications manually and ask that you submit your cover letter and CV in PDF format. Your cover letter is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your writing style and ability as a communications professional, and we don't recommend the use of AI. It should be around one page long and set out why you are interested in this role and how your skills and experience apply.

If you have questions, please contact Koro Vaka'uta, Manager Community Communications,