Te Kaunihera aaTakiwaao Waikato (Waikato District Council) serves a large and diverse area, key towns include Raglan, Huntly, Ngaaruawaahia,Tuakau and Te Kauwhata. Smaller settlements include Gordonton, Matangi,Tamahere, Meremere, Port Waikato and Pookeno.  Our Head office in Ngaaruawaahiais an open plan hot desking environment, it includes a collab space as well as unique areas to work or meet with colleagues, Waikato Riverwalksand the chance to hit theHakarimata summit walkway on your lunch break. We also have an onsite cafeteria, freeparkingandflexible working arrangements. .   The Waikato district andTe Kaunihera aaTakiwaao Waikatohave much to offer.Weprioritisethe well-being ofouremployeesand havecultivatedan environment ofhard work,respect, trust,empathy,and support.  About this role:  Are you a talented writer with a flair for creating engaging, user-friendly content? We’re looking for a Content Writer to join our communications and engagement team and help shape how we connect with our community across our website, social media, and digital platforms.  This role is all about creating clear, consistent and accessible content that helps residents, businesses, and visitors easily understand and engage with Council services and information. You’ll play a key part in bringing our brand to life online ensuring everything we share reflects our tone of voice, values, and commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi.  What I do?  * Write clear, engaging and accurate content for the Waikato District Council website.  * Edit and proof content to make sure it’s user-friendly, accurate, and aligned with our tone of voice and brand.  * Work with technical SMEs across the organisation to ensure customer journeys are user-friendly and information is co-ordinated across the website.  * Apply SEO and accessibility best practices to help customers easily find and interact with Council information online.  * Collaborate with designers, web developers and the wider communications team to make content visually and functionally effective.  * Manage multiple content projects and meet internal and external deadlines.  * Stay up to date with content and digital trends to continuously improve our online presence.  What I bring?  * You have 3–5 years’ experience in content writing or digital communications, with examples of published work to share.  * You hold a tertiary qualification in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field.  * You’re confident using content management systems (CMS) and applying SEO best practice.  * You write and edit with clarity, accuracy, and creativity that helps make complex information easy to understand.  * You enjoy collaborating with others and can manage multiple projects and deadlines with ease.  * You’re open to learning about te ao Maaori, tikanga and te Tiriti o Waitangi, and value inclusive communication.  * You care about creating content that’s accessible for everyone and reflects our communities.  Why join our team?  We are an organisation embracing flexible working. You have the possibility of working from throughout our beautiful district in a manner that works for you, the business and our communities. The team you would join has fun while they work, enjoys a laugh and is highly respected throughout the organisation.   Additional Information  Location: Ngaaruawaahia  Hours of work: Fixed term part time role, to start late January 2026 until 30 August 2026, 40 hours per fortnight.  We have a strong safety culture and as part of this our preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening which includes a medical, alcohol and drug testing.  Submit your application today!  Application closing date: Friday, 21st November at 11:59pm.  To apply for this job, please go online to www.joinourteam.co.nz and enter the job code: 37561TM. Application closing date: Friday, 21st November at 11:59pm.