Senior Engagement Advisor

September 22, 2024

Christchurch City Council

Christchurch

FULL TIME & OTHER

E nga iwi, e nga karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He piiraa tenei ki a koe. Haere mai ki te tono mo tetahi tuunga i te Kaunihera o te Taone o Ōtautahi.
About the team | Ko te rōpū nei
Our Engagement Team are right in the mix of delivering the projects that are making our city stand out in the crowd. Ours is a highly visible role, managing key relationships, gathering and analysing community feedback and reporting results directly to our Elected Members. The variety the role offers is a rarity in this profession. Our engagement team work right across all council activity to ensure the communities' views are considered when developing a project and as decisions are made.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
As a Senior Engagement Advisor, you will:

Lead the development, planning and delivery of large-scale and complex engagement and consultation projects
Use your energy, passion and positivity to drive innovation in how we connect all of our communities to Council decisions that affect them
Step up to leadership and play a key role supporting the Engagement Manager to provide advice and direction to other members of the team
Work closely with other business units on projects that will impact our communities

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei
Our ideal applicant will have:

A tertiary qualification and substantial engagement experience, preferably within a large organisation
An understanding of the Local Government Act and political exposure
Experience developing and leading engagement projects, with a variety of audiences
An creative and innovative mindset, and be keen to share their ideas with the team

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?
Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

The power of sharing ideas, successes and challenges with a team of likeminded, talented professionals is not an opportunity that comes along regularly. Are you passionate about creating a better future for the communities of Ōtautahi? Find out what's possible, apply today!
To view the position description please click the link at the foot of the page

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:
Hours: 37.5 - 40 hours, Monday - Friday
Position: Permanent, full-time
Salary: $101,882 - $113,202 (based on a 40 hour week)
Location: This position is primarily based at Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford St
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz
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.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available