- Create engaging content for diverse audiences across multiple channels
- Collaborate with teams across the organisation
- Full-time | Fixed-Term 12 months | Parental Leave cover
Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury
Waitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We have the privilege of working with Papatipu Rūnanga, stakeholders and our wider community to protect our environment, including water, land and air through regulation and planning. As a Regional Council we're responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more.
Together we're taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations. Toitū te marae o Tāne, toitū te marae o Tangaroa, toitū te tangata | if the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.
Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role
The team provides expert communications advice and support for internal and corporate communications across the organisation, as well as our Governance and elected member support functions, media and stakeholder relationships.
This role will focus on our Corporate and Internal workstream, supporting our enabling functions and wider corporate programmes across the organisation. You'll distribute important information through our internal channels, lead and support corporate publications, and collaborate with teams across the organisation to prepare and share content internally and externally. We’re looking for someone who is resourceful, confident and with a can-do attitude, to deliver tailored communications and engagement to support the delivery of the organisation’s core services.
You’ll be involved in collaborating with internal clients to deliver the organisation’s internal communications strategy to help connect kaimahi to our strategic goals and aspirations. You will also contribute to key corporate publications and building essential internal and external relationships.
For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.
Mōu │ About You
You'll have a background in writing, marketing, communications or engagement, and will be able to proactively identify, research and write engaging content for diverse audiences across multiple channels.
In addition you’ll have:
- The ability to work in a team environment with a mixture of reactive and proactive responsibilities
- The ability to build relationships and work with staff across the organisation, and to influence their work with the community and stakeholders
- The ability to interpret and translate complex or technical information into everyday language
- A community focus, with the ability to see things from the community’s perspective
Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience
- Experience with behaviour change communications
- Familiarity with digital tools, IT systems, and emerging technologies (including AI)
- Experienced in internal communications and communicating change
- Knowledge or experience in an environmental and/or political role is useful, but not essential
- An understanding of te ao Māori and experience in iwi engagement, or a willingness to learn.
Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury
Our mahi is underpinned by our values:
- Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
- Pononga (integrity)
- Manaakitanga (people first)
- Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
- Māiatanga (can do)
We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.
We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.
Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information
For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Riki Welsh 027 660 0271.
Applications close on Sunday 15th February 2026. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.
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.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can
