Applying with us is very easy

Simply complete your personal details below, then answer our questionnaire which is specific to this vacancy. Your answers to the questionnaire will enable us to process your application faster. At the very bottom of this page please upload your resume and a covering letter or supporting documents if relevant. We accept files in PDF, .doc or .docx formats, under 2MB

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Application Form (All fields are required)

1. Advertising Avenue:

Where did you see this position advertised?

Seek

TradeMe

Facebook

Google

Local Government Online

Waimate District Council Website

Talent Propeller Jobs

Word of Mouth

Indeed

Other

2. Residency :

Which option best describes your current residency status?

I am a New Zealand Citizen

I am a Permanent Resident of NZ with work experience in NZ

I am a Permanent Resident of NZ with no work experience in NZ

I am on a Working Holiday / Temporary Visa

I currently reside overseas but will be relocating to NZ soon

I am on a Spousal Visa

Other

3. Visa :

Please confirm that you have uploaded a copy of your visa in the supplementary documents area (please note this is to be one file only).

Yes

N/A

4. Appeal:

Why does this Communications Advisor role appeal to you, and what interests you about working in local government?

5. Personal Overview:

Please provide a brief summary of who you are professionally and what you would bring to this role.

6. Communications Experience:

How many years of experience do you have in a communications, media, public relations, or related role?

Less than 2 years

2 - 3 years

3 - 5 years

5 + years

Not yet, but relevant transferable skills

7. Technical / Communications Skills:

Which of the following communications areas do you have experience in? (select all the apply):

Website content management

Media releases and media liaison

Social media management

Internal communications

Community engagement / consultation material

Graphic design or publication

Photography / image libraries

Story telling

other (please specify)

8. Technical / Communications Skills:

If selected other to the above, please explain:

9. Local Government Experience:

Have you previously worked in a local council or government organisation? If yes, please describe your experience.

10. Digital Tools & Systems:

Which tools or systems have you used in a communications role? (select all that apply):

Microsoft Suite

Website CMS

Social medial platforms

Design tools

Video editing tools

other

11. Systems & Digital Capability:

Which systems or tools have you used? (Select all that apply):

GIS systems (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)

Asset management systems (e.g., Infor, IDS, AssetFinda)

SCADA or plant monitoring platforms

Engineering design/drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D)

Excel or data analysis tools

Project management tools

Other (please specify)

12. :

If selected other, please explain.

13. Qualifications & Certifications:

Do you hold a relevant qualification?

14. Driver's licence:

Do you hold a current NZ Drivers Licence?

Yes

15. Availability to Start:

If you were successful, when would you be available to begin the role?

16. Salary Expectation:

What salary range are you seeking?

Up to 80K

80K - 85K

85K - 90K

90K +

17. Work Location & Commitment:

What best describes your situation? (Select one)

I already live locally

I live within commuting distance and am happy to travel

I am willing to relocate to the Waimate District

I am considering relocating depending on the role

I would prefer a hybrid working arrangement (part office / part remote)

I am seeking remote work only

18. Other:

Is there anything else we need to know?

19. Criminal Convictions :

Do you have any criminal convictions that are not concealed under the Clean Slate Act?

Yes

Maybe