Strategic Communications Principal Advisor

Strategic Communications Principal Advisor

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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!

We’re looking for a Strategic Communications Principal Advisor who can operate at a senior level, partner with executives, and tackle complex challenges with confidence—while staying hands‑on. This role is perfect for someone who combines strategic thinking with exceptional writing, planning, and relationship‑management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level strategic communications advice on complex projects and reputational challenges.
• Work closely with senior leaders and executives to develop targeted communication strategies.
• Craft clear, compelling narratives and key messages that simplify complexity for diverse audiences.
• Plan and deliver longer‑term, strategic projects, including public consultation programmes.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across business units and external stakeholders.
• Identify risks and opportunities, ensuring proactive and effective communication responses.
• Contribute to the broader communications strategy as a trusted advisor and team player.

Qualifications

Benefits

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 .

Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level

Employment type : Full‑time

Job function : Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industry : Utilities

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