Senior Specialist Communications & Engagement

Senior Specialist Communications & Engagement

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Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Partnerships & Engagement Directorate is responsible for building and maintaining AT's trust and reputation through outstanding partnerships, engagement, marketing and communications.

We represent the voices of customers and communities to ensure AT keeps them at the heart of all it does, sharing and amplifying great stories to effect change and grow understanding.

We are looking for a fixed-term Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor to join our Strategic Programmes Communications and Engagement team for 24 months to support delivery of a programme that is transforming how the limited space on Auckland's streets is managed and prioritises making it easier to travel across our city.

This role will plan, develop and implement engagement and communications for projects within this wider programme, ensuring communities and customers are well informed about changes to our road space and their insights are reflected in our work.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, partners, stakeholders and customers to build influence and help decision makers to produce informed outcomes.

Please note : This is a 24-month fixed-term role.

Ko matou tenei | What will you bring?

You will bring demonstrable experience in a communication and engagement role alongside the following :

Ability to think creatively to develop effective communication and engagement strategies and plans for complex projects, policies and programmes that are impactful and fit for purpose.

Experience providing strategic advice in a fast-paced environment and identifying and managing risk.

Managing multiple stakeholders with competing priorities.

Political nous.

Strong resilience, optimism and empathy.

Experience delivering customer focused outcomes.

IAP2 training or knowledge is preferred.

Ko matou tenei | Our Organisation

At Auckland Transport, people are at the heart of everything we do.

We\'re proud to foster a workplace where inclusion isn\'t just encouraged—it's embedded in our culture.

We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, valued, and supported.

Our values guide how we work and connect : Manaakitanga - we care deeply for our communities; Tiakitanga - we prioritise safety in every journey; Whanaungatanga - we build strong relationships; Auahatanga - we strive to be better, bolder, together.

We also offer :

Investment in your professional development

25% discount on public transport across Auckland

Paid parental and partner leave

Study assistance and wellbeing benefits

Professional memberships

Access to AT Connect groups like Mana ka Maori, Women@AT, and more

Tono mai inaianei!

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Come help shape the future of transport in Auckland.

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

We tiaki all those who use transport in Tamaki Makaurau.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries

Government Administration

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