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About the team | Ko te rōpū nei
The Civic & International Relations team plays an important role in supporting Christchurch's civic leadership, international engagement and key partnerships. From civic ceremonies and official functions to international visits and relationship management, the team helps connect Christchurch with communities, organisations and partners both locally and around the world.
To support the long-term sustainability of the team, we've created a new Civic & International Relations Graduate position. This role strengthens our succession planning, creates a development pathway for future talent, and supports the transfer of specialist knowledge, relationships and institutional experience. It's an exciting opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while contributing to meaningful work that showcases Christchurch on the local, national and international stage.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
This is more than a typical graduate position. You'll be involved in meaningful work from day one while building the knowledge and experience needed to progress into future advisory roles.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the planning and delivery of civic and ceremonial events
- Assisting with international visits, meetings, exchanges and stakeholder engagements
- Conducting research and preparing briefing material, reports and presentations
- Coordinating logistics, invitations, guest management and event administration
- Supporting relationships with diplomatic representatives, government agencies, community organisations and international stakeholders
- Drafting correspondence and responding to enquiries
- Maintaining records, databases and activity schedules
Participating in structured learning and development opportunities while progressively taking on greater responsibility
About you | Ko Koe Tēnei
We're looking for someone who is curious, motivated and eager to build a career in public service, international relations or stakeholder engagement.
To be successful, you'll bring:
- A tertiary qualification completed within the last three years in international relations, political science, foreign languages, communications, public policy or a related field
- A demonstrated interest in international relations, local government, civic engagement or stakeholder management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people
- Confidence managing competing priorities and coordinating activities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- A full New Zealand drivers’ licence
Experience gained through internships, volunteering, community involvement, student leadership or academic projects will be highly regarded, as will event coordination experience, language skills and cultural awareness.
What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?
This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an area of work that combines local government, civic leadership, international engagement and event delivery. You'll learn directly from experienced professionals while contributing to projects that help connect Christchurch with communities and partners locally and around the world.
Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:
- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - 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.
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.
Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any accessibility support to apply for this role, please reach out to us at [email protected]
- Hours of work - Full-time Monday to Friday, however there will be occasional weekend and some evening work as the business requires
- Position - Permanent
- Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
- Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $76,433 to $84,926 per annum based on a 40 hour week. 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.
- Closing Date - Sunday 15th November
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
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