Job Description
Our Communications and Engagement group engages with communities, rūnanga, stakeholders, and media on a range of issues Waitaha cares about.
We support our organisation’s “on-the-ground” mahi to raise awareness of the role the regional council, and the community can play.
We’re responsible for producing communications material for a range of audiences through various communications channels, including digital and work with spokespeople and subject matter experts to handle media enquiries on a range of issues, including incident response and civil defence.
This role will focus on the production and implementation of communications and engagement campaigns across the region, with a particular focus on South Canterbury, covering many interesting topics and issues.
The work is interesting, challenging and rewarding, for a can do and confident personality, where no two days are the same.
This is a 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover from 6th November 2026- 4th November 2026.
Whilst this role is ideally based in our Timaru office, we can offer location flexibility.
Mōu │ About You
Ideally, you’ll have skills and experience in any combination of the following:
A background in communications and engagement, writing, journalism, broadcasting or marketing
Ability to interpret and translate complex or technical information into everyday language
Confidence in working with media and handling media enquiries
A community focus, with the ability to see things from the community’s perspective
Experience working with on-the-ground teams to deliver good outcomes for the community across water, land, science, and biodiversity portfolios
Understanding of Te Ao Māori and te reo Māori and experience in iwi
We support our organisation’s “on-the-ground” mahi to raise awareness of the role the regional council, and the community can play.
We’re responsible for producing communications material for a range of audiences through various communications channels, including digital and work with spokespeople and subject matter experts to handle media enquiries on a range of issues, including incident response and civil defence.
This role will focus on the production and implementation of communications and engagement campaigns across the region, with a particular focus on South Canterbury, covering many interesting topics and issues.
The work is interesting, challenging and rewarding, for a can do and confident personality, where no two days are the same.
This is a 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover from 6th November 2026- 4th November 2026.
Whilst this role is ideally based in our Timaru office, we can offer location flexibility.
Mōu │ About You
Ideally, you’ll have skills and experience in any combination of the following:
A background in communications and engagement, writing, journalism, broadcasting or marketing
Ability to interpret and translate complex or technical information into everyday language
Confidence in working with media and handling media enquiries
A community focus, with the ability to see things from the community’s perspective
Experience working with on-the-ground teams to deliver good outcomes for the community across water, land, science, and biodiversity portfolios
Understanding of Te Ao Māori and te reo Māori and experience in iwi
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor position is now open for candidates interested in the Marketing Executive Jobs sector. This role in Christchurch offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Marketing Executive Jobs is a plus.