Engagement Advisor

Te whakapakari tahi i tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together.

Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

About The opportunity | Ko te āheinga:

Hawke's Bay Regional Council is offering an exciting opportunity for an Engagement Advisor to join our Regional Projects team within the Asset Management Group. In this role, you will proactively support the Council's flood protection infrastructure rebuild projects and the Communications & Engagement team. You will lead community engagement by advising on process, strategy, and engagement, enabling the team to deliver projects in a timely manner. This position is responsible for building an understanding of key stakeholder groups and individual stakeholders, being a point of contact for concerned community members, answering specific enquiries, and setting up and running regular community meetings as needed.

About you | E pā ana ki a koe:

The ideal candidate will have a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent tertiary qualification and/or 2-3 years of experience in a similar role or relevant industry. You should have a demonstrated ability to deliver effective program coordination and an understanding of and experience in local government. You must possess excellent administrative abilities, strong organisational and time management skills, and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to work well in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment is essential.

If you are passionate about community engagement and want to contribute to the rebuild of Hawke's Bay's flood protection infrastructure, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our dedicated team and make a positive impact on our region's resilience and future.

What we offer | Nga huanga mōu:

The salary range for this role is between $78,120 to $86,800 and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. This is a high-performing and motivated team of professionals that you will be joining, offering an opportunity to experience working within local government and supporting the recovery work from Cyclone Gabrielle. Other benefits of working for our team include flexible working options to support work/life balance, and a strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment.

Other benefits of working for our team include:

• Flexible working options to support work/life balance
• 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years
• 4% superannuation after 3 years
• Life insurance and income protection
• Subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives
• Strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication – if you need any specific support, just let us know! Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish.

 HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.

How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru:

Applications 31 December 2024 however we will be shortlisting and interviewing appropriate candidates as applications are received. If you are interested in this position, please do not wait to apply as we may close the ad earlier than advertised. 

To view the job description please visit our website here.

Please apply through Seek . If you require any further information please email recruitment@hbrc.govt.nz.

About us | E pā ki a mātou:

At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

We focus on prioritising:

Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.  

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use. 

Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity. 

Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure. 

2 December 2024

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