Community Engagement Partner

OverviewAs Community Engagement Partner, you play a vital and energising role in helping amplify Vector's presence and building lasting connections across Auckland's diverse communities.

You'll help shape and deliver impactful strategies that elevate Vector's reputation, and ensure our communities feel heard, supported and valued.This role is all about meaningful engagement, from contributing to community programs and initiatives to ensuring we respond effectively and empathetically to community feedback and concerns.

You'll be part of a small, high-performing team that's hands-on, visible and passionate about making a difference.Expect to be out in the community, connecting with customers face-to-face, and representing Vector in ways that build trust and goodwill.

You'll also play a crucial part in our storm and crisis response efforts, with some on-call responsibilities when our communities need us most.ResponsibilitiesAmplify Vector's presence and build lasting connections across Auckland's diverse communities.Contribute to community programs and initiatives and respond effectively and empathetically to community feedback and concerns.Be out in the community, connecting with customers face-to-face and representing Vector to build trust and goodwill.Participate in storm and crisis response efforts, with on-call responsibilities when needed.Who we're looking forYou'll be experienced in community engagement across residential, commercial and rural groups.Your communication and interpersonal skills are strong, helping build authentic relationships with customers.You can adjust your style to your audience and remain resilient in challenging conversations and environments.You understand appropriate engagement with iwi, and are comfortable meeting with customers and speaking publicly.You are confident in conflict resolution, negotiation and de-escalation, and stay calm, confident and solution-focused under pressure.Please note that the nature of this role will involve occasional evening and weekend work to engage with our customers or to support Vector's storm response.Why VectorWe know that great energy starts with great people, and we're committed to creating an environment where you can be, do and achieve your best : Enhance your wellbeing, protect your future and empower your personal and professional growth through our extensive benefits package.Supercharge your career through internal opportunities, our progression scheme, tailored development plans and investment in your learning and growth.Join a company embracing innovation and collaborating with leading names worldwide to develop and adopt cutting-edge technologies, from X The Moonshot Factory to AWS.Applications close by Sunday 21 September 2025; however, interviews may be held sooner – apply today!

We know that some people may hesitate to apply if they don't meet every single requirement.

If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply anyway - your skills, enthusiasm, and unique perspective could be just what we're looking for.Vector values diversity in all its forms and welcomes people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities and abilities to be part of our team.

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