• Play an integral part of our in-house creative team
• Contribute to high-profile projects that make a tangible impact within the community
• Be part of a meaningful and highly rewarding kaupapa

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:

• Environmental Regulation and Protection
• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
• Public Transport

Council plays an important role in responding to national legislation and policy changes – this mahi is part of our operating environment and is embedded in our everyday mahi. The current proposals from central government are significant, and Council is working through the opportunities and implications. However, our mahi must continue to deliver our three core services for our partners, communities and te taiao (environment).

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

As one of our senior graphic designers, you'll be one of the creative forces behind our visual content, providing expert design advice to staff and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve objectives. From concept to completion, you'll oversee print and digital design projects, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and project requirements. With a keen eye for detail, you'll manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.

More about the role:

• Be immersed in a dynamic blend of print and digital design
• Video production and motion graphics
• Craft compelling visuals for print materials through to engaging digital content
• Support the team as required

This role is part-time, three days (24 hours) per week.

Mōu │ About You

A creative specialist you will combine strategic insight with the ability to transform objectives into engaging visual solutions. You communicate ideas clearly, collaborate effectively, and support clients in achieving results.

More about you:

• A proven track record of thriving in dynamic, client-facing settings
• Familiar with high-level workflows and fast-paced environments
• Adaptable to the varied demands of our creative projects

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience   

Ideally, you’ll be tertiary qualified in graphic/digital design or visual communications with 5 years of experience in graphic design, digital media, video editing, animation, and motion graphics.  Prior experience in an agency or busy corporate environment would be valuable.

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

Applications close on Monday 20 April.  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