Strategic Stakeholder Relations Advisor

Strategic Stakeholder Relations Advisor page is loaded## Strategic Stakeholder Relations Advisorlocations : Central Aucklandtime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply : End Date : December 7, 2025 (7 days left to apply)job requisition id : JR

• He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare
• Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata
• When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy
• Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day!
• He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role
• You’ll work closely with our Strategic and Government Relations Manager and Head of Strategic Relations to :
• Coordinate and manage strategic relationships across government, regulatory bodies, advocacy groups, and industry partners.
• Provide advice and support on stakeholder engagement for key projects and initiatives.
• Track and report on stakeholder interactions, trends, and issues.
• Organise site visits and events to build understanding of water and wastewater services.
• Act as a point of contact for escalated issues from strategic stakeholders.
• Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you
• We’re looking for someone who :
• Has excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Is agile and adaptable in complex environments.
• Can simplify complex information and present it clearly.
• Brings strong emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Ideally has experience in stakeholder engagement, government relations, or communications.
• Political acumen and knowledge of the NZ water industry are desirable.
• Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you
• We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including :
• Training and development opportunities
• Life and income protection insurance plans
• Generous parental leave
• Employee discounts at a range of large retailers
• Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply
• Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.locations : Central Aucklandtime type : Full timeposted on : Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply : End Date : December 7, 2025 (7 days left to apply)

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