Do you have a passion for connecting with your community? Do you know your way around the latest in community engagement and consultation practices? Are you able to come up with innovative engagement strategies while still meeting legislated requirements?
If so, you could be just the person Whangarei District Council is looking for.
Here at Whangarei District Council, our continually developing culture is built around principles of delivering for our customers, our tikanga, and working collaboratively with our community. To support us in our efforts, we are looking for a Community Engagement Adviser who will provide community engagement and consultation support to our Infrastructure Departments and other operational areas of Whangarei District Council. Additionally, they will connect people with Whangarei District Council, helping to ensure Council projects and planning effectively meet the needs of our community.
Working from our centrally located, state-of-the-art civic facility, our ideal candidate will have experience developing and implementing engagement, consultation, and communications programmes and have the ability to develop effective relationships with hapu, community, and stakeholder groups.
To be successful in securing this highly sought-after role, you'll also need to demonstrate:
A tertiary qualification in communications, social sciences, or public policy or IAP2 Certificate of Engagement.
Knowledge (or ability to develop knowledge) of LGOIMA, Local Government Act, and other relevant legislation.
Ability to effectively facilitate and mediate between the Council and the community.
Experience of managing public consultation and engagement processes.
Experience in facilitating conversations with communities across a broad demographic.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organisational and project management skills.
Ready to apply?
At Whangarei District Council, we take our reputation as a lifestyle destination seriously and consider a range of flexible working and work/life balance options for those that want to work in a professional and progressive environment while still having the time to take advantage of everything our district offers.
If you are ready to make a difference in the community we serve, to be challenged as a professional, and to get more balance out of life, Apply Now.
If you have any questions or would like to have a confidential discussion, whether that be around the role, team, flexible working, salary (or any other topic), we would love to chat! Please feel free to contact our People and Capability team on: (09) 430 4200 or 0800 932 463.
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