Engagement Advisor

An exciting opportunity to join our Engagement Team and help ensure community voices are heard and reflected in Council decision-making. 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 To view a copy of the position descrption, click the link at the foot of the page. 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 Please note this role focuses on community engagement and consultation and is not a marketing specialist position. What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe? Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. 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. If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today. 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 [email protected] Hours of work - Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm Position - Full-time, permanent Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $96,465 to $107,183 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles. Closing Date - Sunday 19 July 2026, 11:55pm 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. Reference # 43083 Posted on 03 Jul 2026 Closes on 19 Jul 2026 23:55 Location(s) Central City Expertise Marketing & Communications Job level(s) 3 to 5 years, 5 to 7 years, 7 to 10 years, 10 plus years #J-18808-Ljbffr