This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making Pōneke a safer and more enjoyable place for everyone. An understanding of crime prevention, community safety, and the role of local government can play is key. The most important skill you can bring to this role is exceptional communication. You'll be comfortable engaging with a diverse range of people and stakeholders, from the general public and business owners to external partners like the Police, as well as internal teams. You'll also be facilitating regular hui with both internal and external stakeholders, so if you have facilitation skills, this would be a bonus, but what matters most is being a confident, savvy communicator who can bring people together.
You'll also need strong written communication skills, to enable you to undertake and prepare reports including for leaders and elected members on issues relating to trends in crime, anti-social behaviour and the perceptions of safety, providing options for early interventions to emerging issues. Whilst previous knowledge on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is desirable, you will receive training on how to write CPTED reports but you will ideally have some report writing experience.
You'll be focused on taking a collaborative approach to solutions and be able to problem solve effectively. You'll be curious and motivated to talk to people to understand the problems around city safety in the CBD and use your initiative to deep dive into these with stakeholders and look for possible solutions, whilst understanding that these are complicated issues that take time to resolve. To help make informed decisions, you'll be familiar with interpreting data provided by the wider team and working closely with internal stakeholders like our CCTV team.
About us
Connected Communities is passionate about delivering strong community outcomes in partnership with organisations and communities. We work hard to make sure is a safe, inclusive and diverse city that enhances social wellbeing and reduces harm. We do this through the provision of advice, services and programmes to internal and external customers. We fund community initiatives that support social wellbeing and advocate for the needs of our communities to central government, working to ensure that our kaimahi and assets are safe.
Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.
Applications close on 4 May 2025. All applications must be submitted online.
All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be prepared to obtain and maintain a Police Vetting check.
Amy Long, Talent Acquisition Partner, welcomes the opportunity to discuss the role in more detail with you or answer any questions: amy.long@wcc.govt.nz
Diversity:
We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We welcome applications from all walks of life and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Accessibility Support:
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: recruitment@wcc.govt.nz
