Introduction Coordinate & create communications material media releases, web stories, flyers Plan & support engagement activities for community and industry Seek, collate & update key information for internal and external audience s Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha About Environment Canterbury Environment Canterbury is the Regional Council for the largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to working in partnership with mana whenua Ngi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region. Our mahi/work focuses on the delivery of three core services to the Waitaha/Canterbury community: Environmental Regulation and Protection; Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards; and Public Transport.

We are guided by our strategic pou of: Putting the community and our customers at the heart of everything we do Growing our relationship with mana whenua into a true partnership Maturing our governance model and understanding of our political environment Removing pain for our people (and customers) by improving our systems and processes. Krero m te Tranga | About the Role Youll help shape and deliver our communication and engagement strategies, working closely with principals and senior advisors. As well as the proactive, planned aspects of the role, youll find yourself responding to media enquiries and issues as they come up.

This often means reprioritising work in response to changing circumstances. A lot goes on here its a busy, multifaceted place. It can also be a lot of fun.

The role is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge of science, environmental planning, and government. A large aspect of the role will initially focus on communications and engagement work for the rural sector. For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

Mu About You Ideally, youll have a relevant tertiary qualification in a communications discipline, along with practical knowledge in developing communication and engagement strategies. However, experience or a qualification involving critical thinking, collating and interpreting information, and writing for different audiences is also of value. An affinity for, and an understanding of, farming and rural communities would be of value, but not essential.

Ideally, youll: Be resourceful, organised, and can-do. Have strong skills in writing, marketing, communications or engagement. Be able to interpret and translate complex or technical information into everyday language.

Be able to build relationships and work with staff across the organisation. Have the ability to see things from the communitys perspective. Be able to demonstrate discretion and confidentially when dealing with sensitive issues.

Have an understanding of te ao Mori and te reo Mori, or a willingness to learn. Ng hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury Our mahi is underpinned by our values: Kaitiakitanga.