Communications Coordinator

• Support impactful communication projects across the council
• Collaborate with a dynamic and creative team
• Enhance community engagement through effective communications

About the role
The Communications Coordinator provides essential support in coordinating communication and design activities and ensuring the seamless execution of projects within the Corporate Communications and Communications and Engagement Projects teams.

About you
You are someone who has worked in a junior communications role or are a recent graduate who is looking for their first communications opportunity.

We are looking for someone who has a strong interest in communications and writing. You should be highly organised, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in using communication tools and platforms.

We are particularly interested in applicants with experience using the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, as this is a critical platform for our team.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in using communication tools and platforms
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
• Experience using the Adobe Creative Suite and/or other design software is desirable

Download the job description here.

About Us

At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive.

Why Work Here?

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.

Working here is truly rewarding, knowing across all our roles, we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt. We're a team of leaders, planners, connectors and creators designing our future alongside our communities.

Come join us!

Applications close Monday 28 September 2026.

Please note we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.