Community Relations Advisor - Fixed term Te Turanga | About the roleAs a Community Relations Advisor, you'll provide communications and engagement advice, planning, and delivery for Tauranga City Council projects that are transforming our city.Our purpose is to go further than just communicating with our communities. In our team you will tell the stories that matter, create content people want to engage with, and ensure all our residents and ratepayers can share their views and aspirations.We are a diverse and passionate bunch who work hard to put the community at the heart of everything we do.This is a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave.Day to day you will be:Providing communications support and guidance to project teams across councilDeveloping and implementing communications plans and activitiesCrafting content for online and social media channelsDrafting media releases and responding to media enquiriesWorking with our creative and digital team to produce top notch design collateralNga Pukenga | What you'll need to succeedA degree or diploma in communications, journalism, or public relationsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsThe ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritiesAn understanding and interest in online platforms and social media trendsMedia relations experience and knowledge of the local media landscapeKnowledge of Public Information Management is advantageous, but not essential.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 want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Libby Dodds 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.Reference # 28044 Posted on 30 Apr 2024Closes on 19 May 2024 23:55Location(s) CBDExpertise Arts and Events, Change management, Community services and Development, Iwi/Public engagement and Relations, Marketing and Communications#J-18808-Ljbffr
