Communications Advisor 12 Month Fixed Term

Communications Advisor 12 Month Fixed Term

Listed 1 day Ago Horizons Regional Council

About us 

The Horizons region extends over 22,200km2 – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. Our purpose is to work with and for our community in the use and protection of our environment, managing our precious resources of land, air and water; as well as public transport and a key role in emergency management. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving, including our staff.

The role

Do you have a critical eye for detail, creative nous for design and delivery, and the ability to tell stories which resonate with a wide variety of people? As a communications advisor, you’ll be tasked with increasing awareness and understanding of Horizons Regional Council and our activities through communications planning, management and advice – all with a strong focus on engaging our communities on key priority projects.  This 12-month full time maternity leave cover, based in Palmerston North, with be focused on creating communications plans and material, developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships, assisting with production and maintenance of social media channels, and other public relations practices. 

About you 

You will have a commitment to working across our organisation to deliver quality communications and engagement to the executive team, staff and our communities. This includes taking part in proactive and creative communications campaigns which reflect Horizons’ vision and community outcomes. You must be able to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve practical outcomes.  The successful applicant will have a strong understanding of how to prepare, produce and display public relations material, including for digital channels. To be considered for this role you will be expected to have experience in, or clearly demonstrate a capacity to learn, communications, public relations or marketing, and proven examples of delivering creative solutions in various environments.

Why should you apply?

When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through: 

• Positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing. 
• Providing you with your birthday off, and an extra week leave after 2 years of service
• Flexible family friendly work environment
• Ongoing professional and functional development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills. 
• A supportive and social work environment across the organisation
• Life insurance plus other wellbeing benefits for all permanent staff

Applications close 5pm Sunday 17 March 2024. 

Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace so our people reflect the diversity of our region. #J-18808-Ljbffr