Digital native? Creative problem-solver? A bit of an all-rounder who loves variety?

We're looking for a talented, digitally savvy Digital and Visual Communications Advisor to join our Communications and Marketing team at Invercargill City Council. If you're a creative all-rounder who's just as comfortable working on websites as you are creating and designing engaging content, this could be the role for you.

We're after someone with a great mix of digital know-how, creative flair and an eye for what looks good and works well. Someone who enjoys variety, has plenty of ideas and loves putting their skills to work across different projects and platforms. One day you might be improving website content and user experiences, the next creating campaign graphics, developing digital assets or bringing a new video idea to life. There's plenty of variety and no shortage of opportunities to get creative.

The hours of work for this position are 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing and updating content across Council's websites, intranet and other digital platforms, making sure information is accurate, accessible and easy to find.
• Helping improve our websites and digital channels through better content, user experiences and functionality.
• Creating engaging graphic content, including graphic design, social media content, campaign collateral and publications.
• Creating and producing photography, video and other multimedia content for Council's digital channels, campaigns and projects.
• Supporting digital communications and marketing campaigns across Council's diverse range of services and facilities.
• Using website analytics, audience insights and digital best practice to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Working with communications, marketing and social media specialists to bring ideas and projects to life.

What you will bring:

You don't need to be a specialist in everything, but you'll have a good mix of digital and creative skills, plenty of initiative and the confidence to figure things out.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Experience managing and updating websites using content management systems.
• An understanding of website usability, accessibility, SEO, AIO and good digital content practices.
• Confidence using creative tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva to produce engaging digital and visual content.
• Strong design skills and an eye for what looks good, works well and connects with audiences.
• A natural curiosity about digital technology, emerging tools and smarter ways of working.
• Great attention to detail, organisation skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities.
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset and a willingness to give new things a go.

Why join us?

You'll be part of a talented, supportive Communications and Marketing team working across an incredibly diverse range of services, facilities, campaigns and community projects.

From our websites and digital channels to major Council projects and events, you'll have the opportunity to use all sorts of skills, contribute fresh ideas and make a real difference to how we connect with our community.

If you're someone who enjoys wearing a few different hats, loves a good creative challenge and gets a kick out of making things work better, we'd love to hear from you.

We'll be reviewing applications and interviewing suitable candidates as they come in, so we encourage you to apply early.

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment
• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Access to sick leave from day one of employment
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and amazing kai/kai moana. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There are outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore, plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?

Want to know more? View the full position description or contact Invercargill City Council at (03) 211 1777.

If this sounds like you, click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

Applications close 4 December 2026. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to candidates currently residing in New Zealand.