Senior Communications Advisor – Cambridge Connections

Job details
Job type
Fixed term contract
Full-time
 
Location
Te Awamutu, Waikato
 
Full job description
Lead meaningful communications on one of Waipā's most visible and transformative projects.

Are you a skilled and strategic communicator with a knack for simplifying the complex? Do you enjoy working at pace, with purpose, and as part of a high-performing team? We're looking for an experienced Senior Communications Advisor to take the lead on the communications and engagement for Cambridge Connections — one of the district's largest and most impactful projects.

About the role
Reporting to our Communications Team Lead and working closely with the Executive Director of the project, this fixed-term role (through to December 2026) will play a pivotal part in supporting the delivery of Cambridge Connections through clear, timely, and strategic communications and engagement.

You'll be responsible for:

Leading all communications and engagement activity for the project
Developing and delivering strategic communication plans
Ensuring key messages are consistent, accurate, and aligned to project milestones
Building relationships and trust with stakeholders including the community, elected members, partners, and internal teams
Proactively managing reputational risk through smart, considered messaging
This role is fully embedded in the Communications Team, with a dedicated focus on Cambridge Connections. You may occasionally support broader Council comms if capacity allows, but your primary focus will remain on the project.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who is:

A confident communicator with excellent writing and storytelling skills
Skilled in managing stakeholder relationships in complex environments
Strategic and calm under pressure, with strong judgement
Experienced in delivering integrated communications and engagement plans
Collaborative, adaptable, and great at building rapport across diverse audiences
You'll also need:

Significant experience in a communications role, ideally with a public sector or project-based focus
A sound understanding of best practice communication and engagement principles
The ability to translate technical content into compelling public messaging
Experience working on high-profile or sensitive projects is a bonus
Why Waipā?
Waipā District Council is proud to support a community that's growing and thriving. You'll be joining a future-focused organisation that values connection, impact, and professionalism. This is your chance to influence one of the district's most high-profile projects — and leave a legacy.

Applications close: Sunday, 13 July 2025 at 10:00pm.

For more information or a confidential chat, contact David Dugmore - HR Business Partner at david.dugmore@waipadc.govt.nz


Reference #
36503

Posted on
30 Jun 2025

Closes on
13 Jul 2025 22:00

Location(s)
Cambridge, Te Awamutu

Expertise
Marketing, Media & Communications

Job level(s)
Experienced

Work type(s)
Fixed term full-time
 
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