Senior Change and Corporate Communication Advisor

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

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

We’re looking for an experienced, collaborative and enthusiastic Senior Change and Corporate Communication Advisor to help us make big changes across our organisation. If you’re a communication whizz who has a knack for navigating organisational change.. let’s talk. 

This is an opportunity to join a fun, high-performing team who prioritises communication, collaboration and continuous improvement. You’ll be working with motivated colleagues who love to create and innovate to get the best possible outcomes for our people.

As a Senior Advisor within the team, you'll take on responsibility for delivering the communication and change strategies for a variety of high-profile and complex projects. You'll ensure our people are front and centre of all decision making and work closely with leaders from across the organisation - advising and implementing strategies and solutions that get results. 

You'll also be responsible for delivery of Council's change and corporate communication frameworks - ensuring our projects and content 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!

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• A qualification in change management, communication, project management, organisational psychology or similar.
• At least 10 years' experience in a complex business environment focused on change management and/or internal communication.
• An understanding of best practice change management and communication methodologies that put people at the centre. 
• Have previous success in leading change or internal communication frameworks and strategies.

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?

Circa $115K dependent on skills and experience. 

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

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Applications close on the: 28/08/2025

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.