Senior Communications Advisor - 6 month Fixed Term Contract

• Lead impactful campaigns that influence how our district grows and evolves
• Enjoy a 40-hour week with genuine work-life balance and flexibility

Selwyn District Council is looking for a Senior Communications Advisor to join our Marketing and Communications team on a 6-month fixed term contract — This is an exciting opportunity to provide support during a period of review and future planning for the team.

In this role, you'll lead the development and delivery of integrated communications strategies across a diverse and often complex portfolio. From shaping key messages to managing stakeholder engagement and media relationships, you'll play a critical role in how we connect with our community.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced communications professional seeking a meaningful short-term opportunity with variety and impact.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading communications and engagement across complex and sometimes sensitive issues
• Partnering with stakeholders and senior leaders to provide trusted advice and direction
• Shaping and enhancing our public profile through media, content, and campaigns
• Delivering integrated communications plans with clear goals and measurable outcomes
• Creating high-quality, accessible content across digital, print, and emerging channels

About you:

You're a confident, proactive communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment. You bring both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery, with a knack for turning complex information into clear, engaging content.

You'll also bring:

• Proven experience in communications or a related field
• Confidence working with senior leaders and building strong, trusted relationships
• Strong strategic thinking, with experience developing and delivering communications plans
• A sharp eye for detail, balanced with an understanding of the bigger picture
• Creativity and curiosity, with a drive to continuously improve and innovate
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

What we can offer:

• Great work-life balance with flexibility
• Career coaching and development
• Life insurance
• Wellbeing and volunteer leave
• Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Two weeks paid Partners Leave
• Sick leave from day one
• Continued KiwiSaver contributions during savings suspension
• Discounts with local and national businesses

About us:

Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.

Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.

Our values are important to us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave - Think differently · Better together- Make it happen for Selwyn.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play, join us today!