Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō | Working together for Wellington's future.
We're looking for a Senior Communications Advisor to join our City Revitalisation communications team. This is a fixed term role until June 2027.
Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
Wellington City Council's Communications group works to help support, enhance, and celebrate what makes Wellington great: we're a resilient city with strong communities, wild and beautiful spaces, and a creative heart.
Our job is to build trust and confidence in the Council through good communication, help keep Wellingtonians informed and engaged, encourage people to participate in decision-making, and share the stories that make Pōneke unique.
Our City Revitalisation communications team supports a wide range of work that's underway to improve our city. From large-scale civic construction projects to transport improvements, to renewal of water and waste systems, to economic development initiatives, there's a lot of exciting things happening in this space. You'll contribute to the design and delivery of strategic communications that support these important Council initiatives.
Our wider team includes external communications, content creators, social media specialists, engagement specialists, media relations experts and our creative and brand team. You can draw on the expertise of your colleagues in the areas where you want to learn and grow, and in return you'll share your own unique talents to help us build our collective ability.
Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | Qualifications and experience
We are looking for:
- Experience on infrastructure or transport projects - experience creating strategic communications for large-scale city-shaping projects.
- Professionalism - you'll bring a strong work ethic and high standards.
- A proactive mindset - a fast learner who can hit the ground running in a large and complex organisation. You'll be comfortable picking up a variety of tasks, asking lots of questions, and taking the initiative.
- An exceptional writer - you'll have the ability to draft lively, compelling copy and distil complex ideas into plain English.
- A strong relationship builder - you'll be adept at forming productive relationships with kaimahi at all levels across an organisation.
- A strategic thinker - an ability to see the big picture, cut through complex challenges and recommend clever solutions.
- A commitment to te ao Māori and te reo Māori - you're willing to grow your knowledge and competency and help us achieve our Tūpiki Ora Strategy.
- Good vibes - a 'glass half-full' attitude and a team player who loves to collaborate.
We are looking to appoint between $106,187 - $124,926 per annum for this role, depending on relevant skills and experience.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Wellington City Council's team provides more than 400 services every day for Wellingtonians - everything from parks and pools to consents and cemeteries - helping to make Pōneke the creative capital where people and nature thrive.
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.
If you have any questions about the role, get in touch with Paul Spelman, Manager City Revitalisation Communications: Paul.Spelman@wcc.govt.nz
Applications close 23rd March 2025, but we'll be reviewing applications as they're received and encourage you to apply early.
All applications must be submitted online, and all applicants must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.
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
