Healthy Waters Intercommunications Specialist

Auckland Council; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking a dynamic Intercommunications Specialist to enhance engagement strategies for Healthy Waters projects. This role involves crafting compelling content, fostering stakeholder relationships, and promoting innovative practices. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, bringing creativity and analytical skills to the forefront. With a commitment to inclusivity and adaptability, you will play a key role in shaping Auckland's stormwater future while enjoying a supportive work culture and a range of benefits. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Discounted Leisure Centre memberships

Partnership discounts

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in communication or engagement roles.
• Ability to create and implement communication plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies for projects.
• Create content for various channels to maintain brand consistency.

Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Copywriting

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Healthy Waters Intercommunications Specialist

Pay: Competitive

Location: Auckland/Auckland

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: 21584

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters department has an opportunity for an Intercommunications Specialist to join the team.

The Healthy Waters Intercommunications Specialist is responsible for delivering effective, efficient, and engaging communications and engagement strategies for Healthy Waters projects.

This role requires creativity, innovation, and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Develop and implement communication and engagement strategies to support Healthy Waters infrastructure projects.
• Create compelling content for various channels, ensuring consistency with the Healthy Waters brand.
• Assist the Customer Enhancement & Communications Team Manager in media responses and reputation management.
• Foster positive relationships both internally and externally.
• Promote a culture of innovation and suggest new technologies and practices.
• Adhere to Auckland Council's conduct expectations and demonstrate inclusivity and adaptability.
• Help shape Auckland’s stormwater future.

Key Outcomes:

• Support Healthy Waters' leadership and project teams in achieving communication and engagement objectives.
• Maintain consistent and high-quality brand elements.
• Meet project objectives within the defined timelines and budget.
• Ensure compliance with Auckland Council frameworks.

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires experience in similar communication or engagement roles, with a sound understanding of creating and implementing successful communication and engagement plans.

We will be looking for specific experience of:

• Working well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Designing, leading and executing communication and engagement plans
• Copywriting and strategy writing
• Strong customer/stakeholder focus
• Working with technical terms and translating them into language suitable for different audiences
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific, providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally, and environmentally, working towards creating change and making an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre memberships and other partnership discounts!

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here: https://bit.ly/3Pf3OxM

Applications close: Sunday, 9th of July 2023

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to the base salary offered.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and is 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.

Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.

About the company

Auckland Council is the local government council for the Auckland Region in New Zealand.