Senior Advisor, Communications and Engagement

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Permanent fulltime, flexible hours, Wellington, Auckland or Tauranga Location

  • Be a part of a high performing, collaborative and supportive team
  • Make a difference to all New Zealanders


Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity There's lots of great transport projects and programmes on the go in New Zealand and we are growing our team to support them.

An exciting opportunity to join the team delivering best-practice strategic engagement and communications for the regulation of the land transport system.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment on complex, inter-linked programmes of work that can be technical and ambiguous; you have experience in government, as well as developing and managing communications across a range of channels to tell one transport story; and are quick to identify risks and manage engagement across Waka Kotahi and our external partners/stakeholders, then we need you.

This is a key role within the Regulatory Communications team; you will develop and deliver communications and engagement working across Waka Kotahi to help ensure our land transport system is safe, fair and sustainable for all who use it.

We are looking for a technically strong and experienced communications and engagement practitioner, who is motivated and comfortable influencing others.

You need to manage complex relationships within and outside the organisation; and be capable of delivering communication/engagement strategies that support the success of Waka Kotahi programmes throughout the country.

You will have a pragmatic approach to communications and be familiar with a range of tools. What we do makes a difference and we are building a strong highly skilled and engaged team. To view a copy of the position description, click here.

Ko koe tēnei | About you We are looking for a motivated and passionate senior communications and engagement practitioner, who is able to live and breathe our values and behaviours.

You need to able to find the stories that enhance and protect the reputation of Waka Kotahi, produce high quality targeted collateral, develop plans to mitigate and capitalise on risks and opportunities and deliver best practice communications and engagement programmes to strengthen partnerships and to make a meaningful difference for New Zealanders now and in the future.


Please tell us about your:

  • Previous experience in strategic communications and engagement planning and delivery at senior advisor or advisor level within government
  • 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 i.e. marketing, public relations, change communications
  • Proven ability to build relationships with people at all levels
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning in the field of engagement and communications


You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori.

You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Ko wai mātou | About us Te Waka Kōtuia Engagement and Partnerships Group supports the success of Waka Kotahi by strengthening relationships with our central and local government partners, communities, and industry.

We do this by telling great stories about the work Waka Kotahi 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.

Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.


Rā Katinga | Applications close: 11:59pm, Wednesday, 19 April 2023

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.

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