Advisor - Communications and Engagement

  • Auckland
  • Full time
  • Advertising, Arts & Media
  • Posted 17 days ago

Job Description

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

  • Make a difference to our region and to New Zealanders
  • Work on transport projects in the Auckland region
  • Based in Auckland

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment on complex, inter-linked projects or programmes of work that can be technical and ambiguous; you have experience in government, as well as developing and managing communications across a range of channels to tell one transport story; and are quick to identify risks and manage engagement across NZTA and our external partners/stakeholders, then we need you.

The purpose of this role is to help connect people with the Transport Agency and champion our reputation through best practice engagement and communications. You'll offer advice and provide communications planning and delivery for a range of projects and programmes across our organisation so that the Transport Agency is well supported to achieve its goals.

Dealing with external and internal parties across the business, you will have strong stakeholder engagement and relationship development skills. You will be innovative and creative, a self-starter and be able to manage ambiguity.

You will find a copy of the Position Description here.

Ko koe tēnei | About you
To be successful in this Advisor role, you will have strong stakeholder relationship, communication, and storytelling skills and will enjoy working in an agile environment delivering within prioritised timeframes. You need to be able to find the stories that enhance and protect the reputation of NZTA, produce high quality targeted collateral, and develop plans to mitigate and capitalise on risks and opportunities.

Our approach supports strong partnerships to make a meaningful difference for New Zealanders now and in the future.

You will also have:

  • Previous experience in strategic communications and engagement planning and delivery at senior advisor level
  • Experience in or exposure to an account/relationship management environment
  • Excellent writing and editing skills and experience presenting complex information clearly and simply
  • Sound knowledge of communications and engagement tools, techniques and channels
  • Other specialist communications and engagement skills i.e. event management, marketing communications, stakeholder engagement, change communications
  • Proven ability to build relationships with people at all levels
  • Previous exposure to successfully working in a collaborative/matrix environment
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning in the field of engagement and communications

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Ko wai mātou | About us
Te Waka Kōtuia our Engagement and Partnerships group supports the success of NZTA by strengthening relationships with our central and local government partners, communities and industry. We do this by telling great stories about the work NZTA does. Our diverse work spans a range of partners and stakeholders - we support Ministers, coordinate collaboration across central government, lead relationships with our local government partners, and engage directly with the New Zealand public.

Along with our other benefits we also have new NZTA Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:
Please click 'Apply for this Job' to upload your CV and cover letter.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:
25 October 2024

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.