Company Description
Our Communication and Engagement Unit is here to connect the community with Council. We work as strategic partners across our organisation to keep our residents informed and involved with the decisions Council makes.
- Help shape our city by providing strategic engagement and research advice
- Inform decision-making through data analysis and insights reporting
- Join a high-performing driven to be the best version of ourselves
Job Description
He angituutanga: The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Research and Insights Advisor to join our team at Hamilton City Council. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting community sentiment research and surveying, analysing data, and providing valuable insights to inform decisions about how our city is run.
- Manage a strategic programme of community engagement and sentiment research.
- Develop and execute tailored research designs to gather the right data and insights.
- Analyse data to accurately capture and summarise submission feedback.
- Identify trends, themes, and opportunities through data-driven analysis.
- Prepare clear and concise reports and presentations to communicate research findings and recommendations.
- Collaborate with diverse teams to understand business needs and provide actionable insights.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in research and data analysis.
- Mentor and guide junior research team members, fostering their professional development.
Qualifications
Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience
- Proven experience in market research, community insights, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and research skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of data visualization tools and statistical analysis methods (desirable).
- Relevant industry experience or domain expertise (preferred).
- Graduate degree in a relevant field such as social science, statistics, or market research.
Additional Information
He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?
Circa $105K dependent on skills and experience.
Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer
- Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Two Wellbeing days per year.
- Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
- Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
- Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.
Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now!
If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. .
Applications close on the: 17/06/2025
Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.
Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.
All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.
It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.
As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.
This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.
