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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Communications Support</span><span> Officer </span></span></span><span> <br></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Buller District Council | </span><span>Westport</span><span>, New Zealand</span></span></span><span> <br></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Permanent</span><span> |</span><span> </span></span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Full </span></span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>T</span><span>ime</span><span> | </span><span>32 </span><span>Hours per week</span></span></span><span> <br></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Join the Buller District Council Team! | Hono </span><span>atu</span><span> ki </span><span>te</span><span> </span><span>roopu</span><span> </span><span>Kaunihera</span><span> a </span><span>rohe</span><span> o Buller!</span></span></span><span> <br></span><span><span>Are you a strong communicator with a </span><span>talent</span><span> for crafting clear messages, supporting community engagement, and keeping information flowing smoothly? Join our Communication and Engagement Team and help us strengthen the connection between Council and our community.</span></span><span> <br></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Who are we? | Ko </span><span>wai</span><span> tatou?</span></span></span><span> <br></span><span><span>At Buller District Council, we are a dedicated, customer-focused team committed to </span><span>maintaining</span><span> the beauty of our region</span></span><span><span> -</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span><span>from Karamea to </span><span>Punakaiki</span><span> and inland to the environs of Reefton. This is your unique opportunity to step into the wilderness and make a tangible difference in the Buller District. If you </span><span>possess</span><span> the </span><span>expertise</span><span> and a proactive attitude to deliver exceptional service to our community, </span><span>we’d</span><span> love to hear from you! </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Why Join Us? | He aha </span><span>te</span><span> </span><span>hono</span><span> </span><span>mai</span><span> ki a </span><span>mātau</span><span>?</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>Thrive in a values-driven workplace that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and professional development through various learning opportunities, benefits, and recognition</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Southern Cross Health Insurance</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Work in a scenic district with a great lifestyle balance.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Be part of a collaborative and supportive team with a high focus on wellbeing</span></span><span> </span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>What Will You Do? | Ka aha </span><span>koe</span><span>?</span></span></span><span> <br></span><span><span>As our Communications Support Officer, </span><span>you’ll</span><span> play a key part in delivering Council’s communications, media, engagement, and consultation activities. Your work will help ensure our community is informed, involved, and confident in the work we do.</span></span><span> <br></span><span> <br></span><em><span>Key responsibilities will include:</span><span> </span></em></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Assist</span><span>ing</span><span> with developing and delivering communications across digital, print, and face</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>to</span></span><span>‑</span><span><span>face channels</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Draft</span><span>ing</span><span> and updat</span><span>ing</span><span> website content, media releases, newsletters, and social media posts</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Keep</span><span>ing</span><span> communication materials </span><span>accurate</span><span> and up to date</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Support</span><span>ing</span><span> responses to media enquiries and help</span><span>ing</span><span> staff prepare information</span><span> across a range of channels</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Assist</span><span>ing</span><span> with community engagement activities, including education, outreach, consultations, hearings, and information sessions</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Help</span><span>ing</span><span> collect, process, and coordinate community feedback and consultation data</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Support</span><span>ing</span><span> positive community–Council relationships through transparent, proactive communication</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Maintain</span><span>ing</span><span> </span><span>accurate</span><span> records and registers for media enquiries, communications activity, and consultations</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Assist</span><span>ing</span><span> with advertising bookings and invoice processing</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Keep</span><span>ing</span><span> media and communication registers current and well</span></span><span><span>-</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span><span>managed</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Contribut</span><span>ing</span><span> to internal communications and improvements to internal channels, including the intranet</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Support</span><span>ing</span><span> internal staff engagement activities as </span><span>required</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Who Are You? | Ko </span><span>wai</span><span> </span><span>koe</span><span>?</span></span></span><span> <br></span><em><span>We are looking for someone with:</span><span> </span></em></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Essential</span><span>:</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>The a</span><span>bility to manage multiple tasks and work both independently and as part of a team</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Strong organisational and </span><span>time management</span><span> skills</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Commitment to positive community outcomes</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>The a</span><span>bility to communicate clearly across different platforms and audiences</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>NCEA Level 3 or equivalent experience, </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>or</span></span></span><span><span> experience in communications, administration, media, or customer engagement<br></span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Desirable:</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Experience in communications, marketing, design, or journalism</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Experience creating content for social media</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Graphic design skills or familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign)</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Training or qualifications in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, media, or digital communication</span></span><span> <br><br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span><span>If </span><span>you're</span><span> ready to make a significant impact and work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, </span><span>we’d</span><span> love to hear from you!</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span><span>Please find the position description here:</span></span><span> <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/y9jsf3fv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://tinyurl.com/y9jsf3fv</a> <br><br></span></p>\n<p><span><span>All applications </span><span>are required to</span><span> be accompanied by a cover letter and a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae.</span></span><span> <br></span><span><span>Any enquiries about this role please email: </span></span><a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span><span>[email protected]</span></span></a><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> <br></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Applications close</span><span>: Friday, 19 June </span><span>2</span><span>0</span><span>2</span><span>6</span></span></span><span> </span></p>",
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