Local Communications Specialist | Fixed Term

• Fixed term opportunity through to mid-November 2025
• Provide communications support and advice to local boards and ward councillors
• Make a difference across online, social and print

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

If you love local storytelling, Auckland Council needs your help to make a difference in some of the many communities and neighbourhoods across the region. Our Local Communications team works with elected members, staff and other key stakeholders to make Auckland Council’s stories matter to people where they live, work and play. We currently have an Auckland south-based opportunity for a confident, tenacious and enthusiastic communication professional to join our team on an 11-month fixed term contract.

Day to day you can expect to:

• Implement local communication strategies and plans for a nominated Local Boards and ward councillors
• Provide high-quality communications advice and delivery to local board chair, board members and ward councillor

You can view a copy of the position description HERE

He kōrero mōu: About you

Ideally, you will have a background in media, communications or PR. 

Experience is important, but we are equally interested in your style, your vision and ability to tell a story in a way that helps grow trust and confidence in Council’s plans, projects and initiatives and meet the key goals of our communications strategy:

• Helping Aucklanders understand that Auckland Council has a clear vision and strategy for the future
• Growing pride in Auckland, connected to the things we do.

You will know how to create great visual and written content for social media, our own online and print news channels as well as being able to measure success to drive improvements in future. It goes without saying that you are a great team player with proven initiative, drive, resilience and the ability to work to tight deadlines while deftly balancing competing priorities. 

Finally, you will work toward becoming a trusted communications advisor to elected members and business partners, so political acumen and sound judgement are vital.

This is a fast-paced and exciting role. Deadlines, pressure and competing priorities all come with the job. Experience working in a large and diverse team is highly desirable.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

These are roles with a level of diversity and complexity you won’t find very often, with the chance to engage with and support key decision-makers on a daily basis. 

We operate a hybrid working model, but the role will require the successful applicant to spend some time at our council offices in Auckland South and a degree of flexibility is required around meetings or events. 

Our salaries are competitive and there are plenty of opportunities for personal growth and to be part of writing and recording Auckland’s story. If you are high performing and passionate, then join us in making a positive impact on Auckland's future. 
 
You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts! Click HERE to find out more.

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini
My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
 
Tono Mai: Apply Now!
  
Applications close: 10 December 2024

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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