Mayor's Communications Lead

Kaipara District Council; Mangawhai; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Kaipara District Council is seeking a Communications Advisor (Mayoral Support) to craft engaging messaging for the Mayor and community. You will deliver social content, speeches and media statements, ensuring timely, authentic communication across channels.

Based in Mangawhai or Dargaville, you will work with the communications team to coordinate media opportunities, prepare key messages and support proactive communications that showcase Council priorities to the Kaipara community.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills tailored for different audiences.
• Experience creating digital and social media content (photography and short form video).
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to emerging issues.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering engaging communications content on behalf of the Mayor
• Creating social media, digital and written content that connects with our communities
• Preparing speeches, presentations, media statements and key messages
• Identifying and coordinating media opportunities
• Attending community and council events to capture content and tell stories
• Building positive relationships with media, stakeholders and internal teams
• Supporting proactive communications initiatives that showcase Council's work and priorities

Skills

Writing skills

Media relations

Content creation

Stakeholder management

Social media content

Education

Communications degree

Tools

MS Office

Social media management tools

Job description

Kaipara District Council is seeking a Communications Advisor (Mayoral Support) to craft engaging messaging for the Mayor and community. You will deliver social content, speeches and media statements, ensuring timely, authentic communication across channels.

Based in Mangawhai or Dargaville, you will work with the communications team to coordinate media opportunities, prepare key messages and support proactive communications that showcase Council priorities to the Kaipara community.