Te Turanga | About the roleAre you ready to embark on a journey filled with creativity, communication, and engagement like never before?We're seeking a Communications and Engagement Advisor to be the voice of our Community Development & Emergency Management Team. If you're a communication wizard and love crafting messages and telling stories that captivate, engage and inspire, then this role is tailor-made for you!What will your days look like?Get Creative: You'll be at the forefront of crafting communication plans, ensuring that our messages hit all the right notes for our diverse audiences.Be the Voice: Your exceptional communication skills will shine through as you write, speak, and engage with our community like never before.Master of the Digital Realm: Dive into the social media landscape, where you can unleash your social-savvy skills to drive our message home.Tech Whiz: Bring your tech prowess to the table, as we need you to work your magic with software applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Mailchimp.Do you get excited by crafting critical messages during an emergency response, fuelled by toffee pops and minties?Join us at TCC, where communication meets engagement, and your passion for community wellbeing and resilience is rewarded.Nga Pukenga | What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you'll bring;A degree or diploma in communications, journalism, or public relations, and a minimum of five years' experience in marketing or communications under your belt.A knack for flawless writing, impeccable grammar, and the gift of gab.An intimate understanding of the social media landscape and how to navigate it.Proven experience with the tools of the trade, from Word to Mailchimp.Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga's largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.If you're ready to put your creative communication skills to the test, make an impact, and have a blast while doing it, then apply now and let's start crafting the future together!For more information, please contact Dani Jurgeleit at ****** note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click 'Apply' at the bottom of this page and follow the link.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, applications will close upon the appointment of a successful candidate.· Our selection process may include behavioural interview(s), psychometric and ability assessments, reference checks, and pre-employment screening.· Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy. If/where Tauranga City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our network of agencies. We ask that you please do not contact Tauranga City Council or any of its employees regarding vacancies. Tauranga City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to such unsolicited contact.Job Description: Communications & Engagement Advisor
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