This position sits within our Change and Corporate Communication team which forms part of the People, Performance and Culture Group.

Our Change and Corporate Communication team build staff culture and engagement and do all they can to keep our team here at Council informed, aligned and engaged on what’s important (and why).

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

We’re looking for an experienced Change and Corporate Communication Advisor to help us lead out the changes we need to make across our organisation. If you’re all about the people, have strong communication skills and can navigate complex organisational change, then this could be the role for you.

You’ll be developing and advising on change management strategies for a variety of projects across the organisation. You’ll spend your day working with a wide range of people, helping them to manage and understand change and you’ll be right into the detail to measure and report on organisational change impact.

Whatever the task, you’ll ensure our people remain at the centre of decision-making and that change is communicated exceptionally well. 

Our team are the internal communication specialists; they manage Council’s corporate communication channels, develop change management frameworks that enable change to happen in the right way, at the right time, to the right people. They support our leaders to communicate well and be advocates for change.

You will enjoy this job if you: 

• Are excited by the opportunity of leveraging communication and change strategies to build organisation culture and engagement.
• Love working with a wide range of people and can understand their diverse communication needs. 
• Are happy negotiating and influencing to get great results.
• Think big picture but always have an eye on the detail. 
• Are a quick learner and are excited about growing our change capability. 
• Love to work hard…and have a heap of fun along the way!

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• A qualification in change management, communication, project management, organisational psychology or similar.
• Experience in a complex business environment focused on change management and internal communication.
• An understanding of best practice change management methodologies that put people at the centre. 
• Have previous success in leading change or internal communication plans and projects. 

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?

Circa $85K - $100K dependent on skills and experience. The position does offer flexible hours in which case the remuneration would be pro-rated.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

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Applications close on the: 03/04/2025

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.