At Hamilton City Council, our people are united by a shared purpose: to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians. As one of New Zealand's largest city councils, we're proud to serve a growing and vibrant community while delivering services and projects that improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians every day.
You'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact. Together, we're on track to being one of New Zealand's leading community-focused councils, where everyone matters and every contribution helps shape the future of our city.
If you're looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community, you'll find it here.
Job DescriptionHe angituutanga: The opportunity
Help our people succeed through change.
We’re looking for an experienced, collaborative Corporate Change and Communication Advisor to help our people understand, adopt and succeed through organisational, process and digital change.
You’ll develop practical change and communication approaches, assess impacts and readiness, identify training and support needs, engage stakeholders and equip leaders. You’ll also help people adopt new systems, tools and processes, and reinforce change so it sticks.
This is a fixed-term parental leave cover opportunity, expected to continue until March 2028.
QualificationsOo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to make complex information clear and engaging
- experience supporting organisational or project change through communication, engagement, training or adoption activities
- the ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with leaders, stakeholders and teams
- a practical, organised approach and the ability to manage varied work and competing priorities
- confidence working with digital tools and helping others adopt new systems, processes and technologies
- sound judgement, curiosity and confidence to solve problems and adapt your approach
- a flexible, inclusive and people-centred mindset.
He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?
90k -110k dependent on skills and experience.
Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer
We invest in our people, their wellbeing, and their future. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to support you both inside and outside of work.
- We support flexible ways of working that balance individual wellbeing, team and business needs. And great outcomes for our community.
- We support professional development and opportunities to grow your career.
- Two wellbeing days each year to focus on what matters most to you (after one year of service).
- Fully funded Unimed health insurance, including hospital and surgical cover, with discounted rates for family members.
- Free annual health checks and flu vaccinations.
- The option to purchase additional annual leave for greater flexibility.
- Eye care support, including reimbursement towards eye testing and prescription glasses.
- Access to a wide range of local discounts, including gyms, healthcare providers, retail stores, and more.
Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now!
- View the position description.
- Click apply
- Complete your application.
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: 28/10/2026
Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.
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.
Skills Required
- Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to make complex information clear and engaging
- Experience supporting organisational or project change through communication, engagement, training, or adoption activities
- Ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with leaders, stakeholders, and teams
- Practical, organised approach with the ability to manage varied work and competing priorities
- Confidence working with digital tools and helping others adopt new systems, processes, and technologies
- Sound judgement, curiosity, and confidence solving problems and adapting approaches
- Flexible, inclusive, and people-centred mindset
What We Do
Hamilton City Council is the territorial authority for the city of Hamilton in New Zealand. Its purpose is to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians by acting as a leading community-focused Council. The council is responsible for promoting the social, economic, environmental, and cultural wellbeing of its community through infrastructure services, including roads, water reticulation, sewerage, refuse collection, and town planning.
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