Communications and Engagement Advisor

Does working in the Hutt sound appealing to you? Are you looking for a new challenge and being part of a national initiative that is working innovatively to make a difference in the local community?

If you love to write and create rich media to tell a good story that reflects and engages our community then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for a highly motivated, talented and creative communications professional with a can-do attitude and a real passion for making a difference to join our close-knit and supportive team.

We're passionate about delivering results for our community, but we also seek to provide a fun and supportive workplace environment, and are open to flexible working hours and offering development opportunities.

Lower Hutt is one of ten chosen Healthy Families NZ communities. Hutt City Council has been contracted by the Ministry of Health to lead this prevention initiative within Lower Hutt. This position is based within the Leisure Active team at Hutt City Council and is a 12 month fixed-term position.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

•  Manage and deliver local communications and content creation across a variety of platforms
• Communications support for Healthy Families Lower Hutt initiatives
• Manage Healthy Families Lower Hutt's online presence and communications channels (website, intranet, social media, stakeholder newsletter)
• Brand management and basic design work
• Develop narrative around positive change happening in the community and help create a movement for better health.
• Engage and maintain collaborative relationships with relevant local organisations and partners, including the wider Healthy Families NZ communications network of practice.
• Work collaboratively with the Manager, Strategic Communications and Engagement Advisor and Team to facilitate community engagement and involvement in developing and co-designing Healthy Families preventive health messaging.

The successful applicant will have experience in communications, social marketing and digital media. You will have exceptional organisational and communication skills including written and visual storytelling and content creation, a high level of cultural competency, an outstanding ability to build effective relationships, and the ability to adapt to changing requirements.

Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of health promotion and social marketing (as a health promotion intervention) is desired, as is the ability to communicate in Te Reo, a tertiary or postgraduate degree in media, communications or a related field and a minimum of two years' experience in a related field.

If you are committed and passionate about making a difference in the community, are up for a challenge and want to work for an organisation that values staff and recognises excellence, then we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close on Friday 26 January 2018.

Location: Hutt City

Closing Date: Friday, January 26, 2018

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