Corporate Change and Communication Advisor or Senior Corporate Change and Communication Advisor

Company Description

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 builds staff culture and engagement and does all they can to keep our team here at Council informed, aligned and engaged on what’s important (and why).

Job Description

Help shape the future of our organisation. We’re on the lookout for a skilled and enthusiastic Corporate Change and Communication Advisor or Senior Corporate Change and Communication Advisor to support transformational initiatives and drive impactful communication across our organisation. If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling, a knack for navigating change, and the ability to connect with people at all levels, this could be your next great opportunity.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a fun, high‑performing team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. We work together to deliver meaningful outcomes for our people, and we’re not afraid to challenge the status quo to get there. With a people‑first mentality, this role is your chance to take deliver communication and change strategies that hit the mark and get results.

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—ensuring that these needs are front and centre in your planning at all times.
• Are happy negotiating and influencing leaders to get great results for our people.
• Love to mentor and share your knowledge and experience with those around you.
• Think big picture but always have an eye on the detail.
• Are happy to work hard… and have a heap of fun along the way!

What You’ll Be Doing

Qualifications

What’s the salary?

Salary $91K – $115K dependent on skills and experience.

What we offer

Apply Now!

If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the ‘Write a message to the Hiring Team’ text box.

Applications close on the : 20 / 11 / 2025

Note : We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Legal and Equality Statements

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.

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