Senior Communications Lead — Shape Community Impact

Talent Propeller Limited; Aorangi; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' annual leave

Job summary

Manawatū District Council is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Adviser to join the Communications and Engagement team in Feilding. The role focuses on strategic communications, marketing and engagement across major projects, helping inform communities and build trust.

You will work with managers and experts to ensure communications are embedded early in projects, while providing trusted advice on complex issues and leading engagement activities.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years experience in strategic communications, public relations or marketing.
• Experience leading communications and engagement programmes or campaigns.
• Strong judgement, curiosity and initiative.
• Able to build relationships and provide clear advice under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Leading communications, marketing campaigns and engagement strategies for significant Council projects and initiatives.
• Providing strategic advice on complex, sensitive and high-profile matters.
• Using audience insights, storytelling and behaviour-change principles to increase awareness and participation.
• Identifying and managing communications, stakeholder and reputational risks.
• Building strong relationships with communities, stakeholders, media and partner organisations.
• Leading community engagement and consultation approaches.
• Supporting issues management, media responses and crisis communications.
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to other members of the Communications and Engagement team.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public relations

Marketing

Leadership

Stakeholder relations

Job description

Manawatū District Council is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Adviser to join the Communications and Engagement team in Feilding. The role focuses on strategic communications, marketing and engagement across major projects, helping inform communities and build trust.

You will work with managers and experts to ensure communications are embedded early in projects, while providing trusted advice on complex issues and leading engagement activities.