As part of our Hamilton City Council team, you’ll be improving the wellbeing of Hamiltonians alongside more than 1400 people, in 28 business units, across 20 sites.

The scale of what we do is massive and the people who do it are passionate. We’re proud of the work we do and the difference we make in our community.

Our Communication and Engagement Unit is here to connect the community with Council. We work as strategic partners across our organisation to keep our residents informed and involved with the decisions Council makes.   

Being a part of Hamilton City Council is a chance to impact a city, add value to our community, embrace challenges and grow your career.

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

We have an awesome opportunity for an experienced Communication and Engagement Advisor to join our team and help share Hamilton’s community and visitor experience story.

Reporting to the Communication and Engagement Manager, you’ll provide operational support and high-quality advice across a diverse and highly visible portfolio, including parks and playgrounds, City Safe, regulatory and compliance, animal education and control, pools and libraries, as well as our wider visitor experience work.

From supporting how people experience our public spaces and facilities day to day, to helping shape how residents and visitors connect with our city, no two days in this role are the same. You’ll be working alongside teams across Council, seeking community insights, supporting change, and helping people understand the services and experiences that make Hamilton a great place to live and visit.

You will:

• Plan and deliver innovative communication and engagement initiatives.
• Implement communication strategies.
• Work proactively to identify and manage reputational risks and opportunities.
• Ensure media are responded to in a timely and consistent way.
• Work across Council to effectively manage and enhance Council’s reputation. 
• Drive and deliver best practice community engagement activities.
• Establish and maintain trusted relationships both internal and external.

This is a 12 month fixed-term position.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience 

We’re looking for an expert communicator who is passionate about connecting with our community. Our environment is fast-paced and dynamic, so we are looking for a collaborative team member who can deliver excellence in high-tempo situations.

You’re a team-player who enjoys working on multiple projects at once, juggling deadlines and can change hats swiftly. You think and write creatively and will always consider our diverse community in preparing your communication and engagement initiatives.

You will manage issues and processes, enable solutions and bring all stakeholders along on the journey. A knack for taking highly technical information and making it accessible and engaging for all our audiences is essential. You’re tech-savvy and can pick up new tools quickly. Equally, you love to get out and about and engage with Hamiltonians.

You’ll be part of a fun and ambitious team who push the boundaries and shape the way we do things at Hamilton City Council.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• 3+ years’ experience in a communication and engagement advisor role.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (internal and external).
• Demonstrated success in leading the communication and engagement for significant high-risk projects and programmes of work.
• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Experience working in local government (preferred, but not essential).

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

Dependent on skills and experience.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

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Applications close on 16 July 2026

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

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.