Manager Employee Communication, Auckland

• Lead and deliver the council’s internal communication strategy • Flex your strategic nous and influencing skills with senior leaders • Join a flexible and supportive organisation He angitūtanga: The opportunity Auckland Council’s Communications and Marketing department has an opportunity for an Employee Communications Manager to join our team. This is a leadership role where you will use your exceptional strategic and influencing skills at the most senior levels of the organisation.In this role, you will work closely with our organisation’s Chief Executive and senior leaders to advise and deliver effective communication to our 7000+ staff and communicate the vision, strategies and plans of the council to our people in an effective, engaging and proactive way. You’ll also work with your colleagues and team to lead and deliveran internal communications strategy that has our diverse workforce at its heart.Day-to-day you could expect to work on:• Providing strategic internal communications advice and support at the highest levels of the organisation • Managing all organisation-wide communications, including employee communications for the Chief Executive • Developing and delivering an internal communications strategy and plan• Managing the development, measurement and improvement of all internal communication channels • Providing calm and clear advice in times of crisis • Anticipating internal communication risks and mitigating those in the best interests of the organisation. He kōrero mōu: About you Thisrole requires 10+ years’ communication experience at a management or senior level within large, diverse and highly complex organisations. Experience in local government, NGOs or public sector organisations with internal communications or related discipline is preferred but not essential.We will be looking for specific experience with:• Strategic thinking and influencing skills • Problem-solving, crisis communications, reputation and risk management • Developing and delivering internal communications strategies and plans • Fostering strong, trusted and collaborative relationships at a senior level• Leading, coaching, mentoring and developing a high-performing team You will need to demonstrate strong self-awareness and resilience, as well as the ability to remain calm under intense pressure. Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer Auckland Council is the largest local governmentorganisation in Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE . Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau. Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now! Applications close:Sunday 1st June 2025 Find a copy of the position description hereIf you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you. Our employer KiwiSaver contribution is additional to base salary offered #workingforauckland #communications #marketing Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.#J-18808-Ljbffr