Mayor's Communications Advisor: Content & Media

Kaipara District; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

EAP services

Learning & development

Health & wellbeing program

Job summary

Kaipara District Council is seeking a Communications Advisor to support the Mayor with clear and timely communications across channels. You will craft content, speeches, and messages, while coordinating media opportunities and engaging with communities.

You’ll work with the communications team in a dynamic environment, managing competing priorities and occasional after-hours requirements to deliver high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to create digital and social media content (photo/video).
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop communications content for the Mayor.
• Create social media, digital and written content for communities.
• Prepare speeches, presentations, media statements and key messages.
• Identify and coordinate media opportunities.
• Attend events to capture content and tell stories.
• Build relationships with media, stakeholders and internal teams.
• Support proactive communications initiatives showcasing Council priorities.

Skills

Storytelling

Content creation

Media relations

Writing & editing

Tools

Photography

Short-form video

Job description

Kaipara District Council is seeking a Communications Advisor to support the Mayor with clear and timely communications across channels. You will craft content, speeches, and messages, while coordinating media opportunities and engaging with communities.

You’ll work with the communications team in a dynamic environment, managing competing priorities and occasional after-hours requirements to deliver high-quality outputs.