Communications Manager
The Organisation
At Rangitīkei District Council we celebrate individuality. Diversity is at the heart of what we do, and we believe in bringing together thoughts, perspectives, and expression from all kinds of backgrounds. People are key to building the best organisation and providing the best services for our community. We mean it when we say we want to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where we value all different types of experiences. Our team strive to create a space and culture where you feel like you belong.
Our commitment is to provide our staff with every opportunity for training and development to not only ensure that they are at the top of their professions, but to encourage a balance between work and play that allows you to enjoy life.
Our vision is to make this place home.
Values
We are driven by our values.
We aim to be an outstanding place to work, where people feel a sense of common purpose and take pride in what we accomplish.
Our smaller structure means when you join RDC you can make a real difference. Our close-knit team have an impact on one another and the local community every day.
If you are interested in getting involved in new and exciting opportunities, there is always support available to help you stretch and achieve your goals.
The Role
We are on the lookout for a Communications Manager to lead us into the future. We understand that the world is changing, and our communities need more from Council. We want to proactively address community needs, engage on important decisions, inform our staff and respond when things go wrong.
This position will be responsible for leading the communications functions of our Council. This includes; managing communications workflow, managing relationships with other staff and elected members, creating and implementing high-level communications strategies, responding to risks and managing projects to deliver key information to our community, the media and other stakeholders.
This is a role that requires both strategic thinking, and operational know-how. The Communications Manager will also support and undertake Civil Defence Emergency Management responsibilities when required.
What you'll do
- Provide leadership, mentoring and direction to the Communications Team
- Develop, lead and report on Council’s overarching Communication and Marketing Strategic Plan
- Provide expert advice on communicating and engaging with the public, stakeholders and the media to the Mayor, Councillors and staff
- Lead and support projects, initiatives, and information campaigns
- Lead Councils social media accounts and monitor media coverage (including social media)
- Develop and implement community engagement and consultation opportunities
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Designer to support the development of all internal and external promotional material
- Act as back-up Public Information Manager (PIM) during any emergency management response.
- Review LGOIMA responses from a communications/ reputational management perspective.
- Support Council’s commitment to increasing the integration of te ao Māori in communications and engagement activities
What we're looking for
- A tertiary qualification in Communications or related discipline or equivalent experience (ideally 5 years+ communications experience)
- Experience in a leadership role including people management
- An understanding of the role of Local Government
- Experience in crisis communications management
- Experience in proactive and reactive media liaison
- Proficient in a range of social media platforms and website tools
- Thorough understanding and advocacy for the principles of customer first
- Commitment to furthering personal knowledge and understanding of Te Ao Māori and increasing cross cultural communication
Benefits
- Flexible and remote working options
- Personalised career and development plans
- Individual training allowances
- Tailored wellness benefits
The closing date for this role is 5.00 pm on Sunday 26 March 2023.
For any enquiries about this role please contact Carol Gordon, Group Manager Democracy and Planning at carol.gordon@rangitikei.govt.nz or 027 541 2523.
The Rangitīkei District Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.