Working at Far North District Council (FNDC) is an awesome responsibility and privilege. Our employees are critical to our mission, regardless of the role they carry out. Our values guide how we do our job and keep us passionate about creating great places and supporting our people.

Te wero – The Challenge

We have an amazing opportunity for a fulltime, engagement-focused Communications & Engagement Advisor to join our Communications & Engagement Team.

Your focus will be on supporting our Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor to plan and run engagement and consultation activities that excite our communities and increase public participation in the work of the council.

You will also support the wider Communications and Engagement Team to produce general communications outputs, such as news stories, social media posts, videos and website content.

Your knowledge of social media will enable the Communications and Engagement Team to develop its online reach on social media platforms enabling the council to more effectively engage with youth and other hard-to-reach audiences.

Ideally, your knowledge of Te Reo Māori and Te Ao Māori will help the Communications & Engagement Team improve the depth of its outputs and boost engagement with Māori communities in the Far North across all platforms.

I ā koe - About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least two years’ experience of working in a communications or content production role creating written content, managing social media and producing communication/marketing materials
• A tertiary qualification in communications, journalism or marketing or proof of significant experience working in these fields
• Excellent written and spoken English
• An intermediate understanding of Te Reo Māori and tikanga with a willingness to gain further understanding of Te Ao Māori
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• The ability to write concise and accurate copy for diverse channels and audiences
• The ability to produce lively, informative social media content that resonates with hard-to-reach audiences

If you believe you have the right attitude and relevant experience and are committed to serving Far North communities, we would like to hear from you!

Tā mātou āroha – What we Offer

Far North District Council are proud of our diverse workforce and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a progressive and growing council filled with like-minded people who love what they do and are committed to providing superior services to residents and their community.

You will be given all the tools of the trade to hit the ground running.

• Learning & Development plan to ensure your ongoing growth and success within the organisation.
• The salary for this position is Grade 15 within Council's salary structure (Band: $78,936 to $92,866 pro rata gross per annum) dependent on qualifications and experience, plus Kiwi Saver.
• We offer hybrid working, flexible work arrangements.
• Free $100,000 life insurance scheme (conditions apply).
• Free Will package, so that if the unexpected happens your family is supported.

Creating Great Places, Supporting our People