Advisor Web Content and Channels (9-month FTC)

Advisor Web Content and Channels – 9-month fixed term contract

Applications close midday, Monday 21 September
  

The opportunity | He angitūtanga

Are you passionate about creating smart, accessible, user-focused web content? Do you love digging into data to improve digital experiences? Join our Communications, Engagement and Events team and help shape how our community connects with the Council online.
We’re on the lookout for a proactive Web Content & Channels Advisor who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and take our digital channels to the next level. If you're a curious, collaborative content pro who gets excited about plain language, web best practice and creating seamless online journeys — we’d love to hear from you.
This is a 9-month fixed-term role providing parental leave cover – a job-share arrangement will be considered.
  

About the role

In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert for web content across our platforms. You’ll:

• Write and edit friendly, accessible content using our CMS.
• Regularly review and refresh web pages to ensure they’re current, engaging and easy to navigate.
• Track site performance and user behaviour using tools like Google Analytics and turn those insights into real improvements.
• Fix broken links, improve navigation, and help make our site a place our community can rely on.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver key messages that connect with our diverse audiences.

This is your chance to bring strategy, creativity, and a strong user lens to a role where your work really matters.
  

Why work with us?

When you join Kāpiti Coast District Council you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Dependant leave – because family matters.
• Thriving team culture – we work hard and support each other.
• Free on-site parking – say goodbye to parking hassles.
• Free access to pools – dive into fun.
• Council staff discounts – because who doesn’t love a good deal?

About you | He kōrero mōu

You’re a digital communicator with a sharp eye for detail, a love of clean design, and a passion for making online content better for everyone.
You’ll bring:

• Proven experience managing web content using a CMS
• A strong grasp of HTML, accessibility (WCAG) and usability standards.
• Confidence using Google Analytics and other tools to inform your decisions.
• Excellent writing and editing skills – you know how to keep things clear, concise and user-friendly.
• Experience with design tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar.

Sound like you? This is more than just a digital role – it’s your chance to make a difference in how people connect with their local council.
For more information regarding the role, please view the job description here .
  

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono

Applications close midday, Monday 21 September but we reserve the right to close the application process early so get yours in now!

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Please note preferred candidates are required to undergo pre-employment checks including drug and alcohol screening and Police checks.