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Engagement Advisor

Posted on March 19, 2025

  • Full Time

Engagement Advisor

E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

The Engagement Team are responsible for gathering community views and preferences to help other teams and our elected members make decisions. They develop relationships across Council and within our communities to build trust and increase participation, so the projects we deliver are fit for purpose.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

Our Engagement Advisors work on a wide variety of projects and engage the community from ideas gathering through to formal consultation. We ensure council proposals are well communicated and understood by the community in order to collect meaningful feedback.

Working in our passionate, collaborative team, you will be involved in:

  • Preparing easy-to-understand information for residents
  • Identifying key audiences and connecting with stakeholders and community groups
  • Analysing qualitative and quantitative feedback
  • Writing and presenting reports for our elected members

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

Our ideal applicant will:

  • Hold a relevant tertiary qualification such as social or political sciences
  • Have experience running consultations or in an engagement role, preferably within local government
  • Have excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
  • Be a people person, invested in ensuring the voices of our communities are heard on the issues that matter most to them

Want to see what we do? Visit letstalk.ccc.govt.nz

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

  • Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
  • Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
  • Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz

Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week
Position - Permanent full time
Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices
Closing Date - 30/03/2025

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.


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