Christchurch City Council Looking for Marketing&Communications Assistant (Fixed-Term) at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

Are you a talented marketer looking to start your career? Do you love Christchurch and want to make a positive impact on our community while enjoying a rewarding career of opportunities?

Role

Working alongside Marketing and Communications Advisors and business groups from across the organisation, the role of Marketing / Communications Assistant involves:

• Keeping residents and key stakeholders informed and engaged on Council’s activities, services and decision making
• Assisting with project marketing and communications initiatives across the Council
• Supporting the development of marketing and communications strategies to reach and communicate with Christchurch’s diverse communities
• Providing support to the team by preparing and co-ordinating marketing activity, undertaking research, writing post-campaign reports and maintaining project spreadsheets

In addition to being a tertiary qualified professional, our ideal applicant will:

• Have a good understanding of digital marketing and knowledge of communicating on digital channels including Social Media, eDM and web
• Be well organised and able to work to tight deadlines
• Be experienced working in a complex environment
• Have a talent for relationship building

Working For The Christchurch City Council Allows You To Contribute Directly To The Community And Make a Positive Impact On The Lives Of Residents And Visitors. 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

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one’s skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

If you have a passion for marketing and want to contribute to making Christchurch a great place, apply today!

To view the position description and apply please visit cccjobs.co.nz and search listing number 31834

Additional Recruitment Information

Hours: Full-time, fixed-term position for 6 months

Salary: $54,541 – $67,570

Location: Primarily based at the Christchurch City Council Civic Offices, 53 Hereford St

Feel like you don’t meet every single requirement of the job description?

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. 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 every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

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.