Infrastructure Engagement Coordinator - Fixed Term

Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū – haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!

Te Tūranga | About the role

Tauranga is growing rapidly, and some exciting major infrastructure projects are scheduled to begin over the next few years that will contribute to providing more homes for people in our city. 

As Infrastructure Engagement Coordinator you will play an important role in making sure we take our community on the journey with us.  

You will be responsible for providing administrative and coordination support to the Infrastructure Engagement Team that sits within our Community Relations Team.  You’ll be a whiz at keeping things organised and running smoothly. Scheduling, organising and assisting with community and stakeholder engagement events and activities will be second nature to you and, where required, you’ll also be able to turn your hand to drafting media advisories and responses, adverts (print and radio), and social media and website content to support the wider Infrastructure Engagement Team. 

Part of our Community Relations Team, with a focus on transport and waters projects, you’ll play a key role in keeping the infrastructure engagement wheels turning by developing, implementing and maintaining communication processes and procedures, building and maintaining strong community relationships, and supporting the Infrastructure Engagement Team to put the community at the heart of everything they do. 

This role is fixed term until June 30th 2026.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring: 

• A Certificate or Diploma in communications, journalism, or public relations 

• IAP2 training preferable but not essential 

• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders 

• Strong administrative / coordination skills, including the ability to prioritise 

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Kerry Mitchell at kerry.mitchell@tauranga.govt.nz or 027 252 5420. 

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link. 

Applications will close on 30th November 

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Job Description: Infrastructure Engagement Coordinator - Fixed Term