Auckland Council

Regulatory Communications Advisor

Auckland Council  •  Tauranga, NZ (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū – haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!

Te Tūranga | About the Role

This is a permanent role working 24 hours per week, offering a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and support our team on a journey of growth and innovation.

As a Communications Officer in our Regulatory and Compliance Team, you’ll lead the coordination and delivery of our regulatory newsletters, manage social media content, and provide reporting and analytics on our external communications. You’ll also create new content and support proactive opportunities as they arise.

A focus of this role will be supporting the team in adopting effective use of co-pilot to deliver efficiencies and improve how we communicate. You’ll work closely with team members—sometimes one-on-one—to encourage consistent, high-quality messaging and help develop communication strategies that connect with both internal and external audiences.

If you’re skilled at creating engaging content and looking for a role where you can grow and help others grow too, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for someone experienced, motivated, and confident working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Producing internal and external newsletters
  • Managing Regulatory and Compliance-specific Facebook pages
  • Supporting the team with AI tool adoption and use
  • Helping improve regulatory reporting by updating templates and supporting their adoption
  • Encouraging consistent and effective communication across the team

Ngā Pūkenga | What You’ll Need to Succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

  • Proven experience in communications or a related field
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail
  • Confidence using social media platforms and digital tools
  • Experience using AI tools to support communication workflows
  • Ability to support others in adopting new tools and approaches
  • A collaborative mindset and ability to manage competing priorities

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you.For more information, please contact Tracey Cotterell at Tracey.cotterell@tauranga.govt.nz

To submit your application, please apply online, as we are unable to accept applications via email.

Applications will close Sunday 14th June

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz

  • You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
  • Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Regulatory Communications Advisor

Auckland Council

About Auckland Council

Auckland Council serves over 1.5 million Aucklanders providing services, policies and decision-making.

We’re here to serve Auckland and build a more prosperous region, one that gives a voice to our citizens, and makes it a great place to live, visit and invest.

Our talented people support Auckland’s elected representatives by providing specialist advice, implementing decisions and delivering services like rubbish and recycling, resource and building consents, bylaws, events and parks.

Our vision is to create a world-class city where talent wants to live. If you are interested in working for Auckland, visit our career website (careers.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz) or check our 'Jobs' and 'Life' tabs.

Auckland Transport, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Watercare are independent council-controlled organisations that look after specific council assets or activities on our behalf.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Auckland, NZ
Year Founded
2010
Website
govt.nz
Social Media