He angituutanga: The opportunity
We're looking for a Senior Research and Insights Advisor to shape how our community’s voice influences Council decisions.
With up to 40 consultations each year, your work will directly inform everything from speed limits and playground designs to bylaws and long‑term planning. Staff at Council and our Elected Members use insights from community engagement to guide decision-making.
The Senior Research and Insights Advisor will lead the development of survey design for a range of projects, making sure that consultation is genuine, relevant and actionable. Working closely with the Communication team, they'll advise on who should be consulted and how best to hear from them.
Once consultation closes, you'll move into analysis and reporting mode. This includes analysing community sentiment from open-text questions, and reporting on themes from the results, including examples.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical to this role. Insights reports need to be understood by Elected Members, staff and our community so clear, visual reporting with excellent written commentary is a must have. Attention to detail is also important, ensuring consistency throughout reporting in how information is displayed.
You'll need to be confident to present your findings to senior staff, and occasionally to our elected wing.
You'll be working alongside the Research and Insights Advisor and Research and Insights Coordinator to manage consultations end-to-end.
Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience
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
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. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.
Applications close on the: 01/04/2026
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. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here
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.