Oamaru, Otago
Marketing Communications (Marketing & Communications)
Government (Government & Defence)
Full time
Full Time 1 Year Fixed Term
Are you an experienced communications and engagement pro ready for your next big challenge? Then we'd love to have you on Waitaki District Council's Communications Team, supporting the Transformation Programme based in Oamaru.
We're looking for someone innovative, courageous and clever. Our Council is going through an exciting programme of Transformation, so that we can deliver the best for our district. This is an interesting time for local government - you certainly won't be bored and you'll find your work crew are a bunch of cool humans.
About the role
This role will develop creative, targeted and engaging campaigns to explain and promote the Transformation Programme and support the change process within our Community and Council. This will include integrating and aligning our Transformation communications with Council's evolving communications and engagement strategy.
You'll be:
- Providing strategic communication and engagement advice, planning and implementation to support the Transformation programme
- Contributing to the success of organisational change and staff engagement through effective internal communication
About you
You're a creative communications and engagement specialist ready to work in a busy role with variety and challenge. You love working with a diverse range of people and you're a keen collaborator, negotiator and diplomat. You feel at home making technical information easy (and fun!) to absorb and understand.
Knowledge of Te Ao Māori would be ka rawe. Community events experience, presentation and facilitation skills are a bonus. Change communications experience would be a plus.
If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, be encouraged to apply anyway!
Waitaki - we've got room for you
Ditch the rush hour - our fabulous district offers affordable living, small-town friendliness, spectacular landscapes, braided rivers, geological marvels, sparkling lakes, rural villages, golden beaches and the tiniest of penguins. Boutique breweries, award-winning eateries, camping, boating, fishing, surfing, skiing, hiking, and a world-class cycle trail - you name it, there's something for everyone all in one place!
Sounds interesting? Apply now!
Enquiries regarding the position can be made to Sonia Martinez, Communications Team Lead on 027 342 1019 or [email protected]
Applications close Tuesday 19 December 2023
To apply for this job and to view the position description go to: https://waitakidistrictcouncil.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6503498.
