Community Development Advisor - Papanui-Innes-Central

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When you join the Christchurch City Council, you'll be getting involved first hand  working to shape the future of this city, our communities and environment. As well as working with awesome people within the organisation, you'll find many opportunities to develop and progress your career with us. Christchurch City Council, where it's possible to love what you do.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

As a Community Development Advisor, you'll work alongside local communities to help build stronger, more connected, and resilient neighbourhoods across Christchurch. You'll support community-led initiatives, foster meaningful partnerships, and empower people from diverse backgrounds to identify and develop solutions to local challenges.

Key tasks include:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with community organisations, stakeholders, and Council teams.
• Supporting the delivery of the Community Board Plan & provide advice and guidance to help community groups understand and navigate local government processes.
• Facilitating partnerships between communities and the Council to support sustainable community outcomes.
• Leading the implementation of the Council's Strengthening Communities Strategy and Community Grants Schemes.
• Providing professional advice and recommendations to decision-makers regarding community resources and initiatives.
• Working flexibly, including occasional meetings outside normal business hours.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

You'll be a relationship-focused professional with a genuine passion for community development and creating positive outcomes for people.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven experience building and maintaining positive working relationships.
• The ability to navigate complex situations and bring together groups with differing perspectives.
• Experience identifying community needs and developing practical, community-led solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in community development, ideally within local government, a government agency, or a community organisation.
• A high level of professionalism, initiative, attention to detail, and customer focus.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in community development, international development, social sciences, communications, or a related discipline.
• Cultural awareness and a commitment to working effectively with diverse communities.

As an ambassador for Christchurch City Council, you'll collaborate with community groups, elected members, government agencies, and colleagues across the organisation to deliver positive outcomes for the wider community.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

With a beautiful central city location, good work-life balance and the opportunity to contribute to making Christchurch a better place to live and work, it's time to get in touch.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

• Salary:  $96,465 p.a. to $107183 *per annum,*starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
• Location: Papanui Library, 35 Langdons Rd, Box 73024
• *Closing date:*2 October 2026
• To view the Position Description -click here