About the Role

Stratford District Council is recruiting for a Communications Advisor to join the team.

In this role, you will provide communications and engagement support across the organisation, keeping our communities informed, engaged and involved in the work Stratford District Council does. You will support the Communications Manager and contribute to internal and external communications, content development, digital and social media, and community engagement activities.

This position is part time, working 20 hours per week, based at the Stratford District Council, Miranda Street, Stratford. The salary range for this position is $71,000 to $79,000 per annum (FTE), with the starting rate based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Stratford District Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About You

You will have experience in communications, content creation or a related field, along with a knack for turning information into clear, engaging content that people actually enjoy reading and understand on the first pass.

You have strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, along with an interest in digital communications and social media. You enjoy working collaboratively across teams and are comfortable providing support across a wide range of communication and engagement activities.

Stratford District Council is proud of our diverse and inclusive work environment, and our commitment to fostering strong partnerships with Mana Whenua. Our preferred candidate will respect and understand the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi to our mahi, and be open to incorporating Te Ao Māori values and te reo Māori into their work.

Why work with us?

Our staff will tell you the best thing about working here is the people, a great staff culture is important to us. We have a positive, energetic work environment with plenty of laughter. Our customers and our communities are at the centre of what we do, and our people are what makes it work. If you join us, you will also benefit from ongoing professional development, a flexible working policy, te reo learning assistance, regular health checks opportunities, subsidised pool visits, an active social club, and free car parking!

About us

The Stratford District sits in the heart of the Taranaki region, and is the gateway to Taranaki Maunga and the famous Forgotten World Highway. Our district is home to stunning parks and gardens, and there are countless opportunities to explore the landscape, arts and culture and local history. Working in Stratford gives you the best of both worlds; the lifestyle benefits of living in the world-renowned Taranaki region, paired with a workplace that values work-life balance. As a staff member of Stratford District Council there's a lot to be proud of and we welcome you to be part of the experience.

How to apply

To download the Job Description, and to apply for this role go to: stratford.govt.nz/vacancies.

Only applictions submitted via our website will be considered.

Applications close 30 April 2026