Community Engagement Lead — Shape Local Voice

Rotorua Lakes Council

Rotorua

Hybrid

NZD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking an Engagement Advisor to support authentic, inclusive community engagement across diverse projects in Rotorua. You will work within the Communications and Engagement Team to plan, deliver and evaluate engagement and consultation activities, ensuring opportunities are meaningful and accessible and align with the Engagement Framework.

This permanent full-time role (40 hours/week) is based at the Civic Centre in central Rotorua.

Qualifications

Experience in community engagement, stakeholder engagement, or communications.
Understanding of IAP2 principles and public participation methodologies.
Ability to build positive relationships with iwi, mana whenua and stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver engagement plans aligned with Council priorities.
Collaborate with Communications Partners for integrated engagement approaches.
Provide engagement advice to project teams across Council.
Build relationships with community groups, iwi and mana whenua.
Coordinate workshops, public meetings, drop-ins, surveys and online engagement.
Support statutory consultation processes and ensure compliance with requirements.
Analyse feedback and prepare reports for decision-makers.
Explain how feedback informs Council decisions and outcomes.