Senior Advisor - Communications And Engagement

Senior Advisor - Communications and Engagement

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Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity within our Auckland team.

You'll play a key role in communicating and engaging with partners, stakeholders and communities about our work to achieve an effective land transport system.

You will offer advice and provide communications and engagement planning to ensure NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is well supported to achieve its goals.

You will help connect people with NZTA, champion our reputation through best-practice engagement and communications delivery.

The work will be varied, hands-on and fast-paced.

We are looking for this role to start from Monday 23 February

We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $109,408 – $121,564 commensurate to skills and experience.

You will find a copy of the Position Description here.

Ko koetenei | About you

Skilled communicator with a passion for delivering targeted and effective communication strategies, plans and tactics to deadline.

Experience in communications and engagement planning and delivery at senior advisor or 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 skills e.g. marketing, public relations, 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 communications and engagement.

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in communications or a related discipline.

Training or qualification in IAP2 is desirable but not essential.

Demonstrate knowledge or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Maori.

Also knowledge or willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it applies in the public sector.

Ko wai matou | About us

At NZTA, it all starts with our people.

The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for New Zealand.

NZTA has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years time.

Te Waka Kotuia 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.

We also offer NZTA, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

Ra Katinga | Applications close

27 November

For further information, email :

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

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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries

Government Administration

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