Principal, Communications and Engagement

5 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Transport Full time

Auckland Transport is leading the development of transport infrastructure and solutions that enable healthy and accessible communities.

Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland.

We are on a journey and working to shape our organisation through an ambitious transformation programme providing for more effective and efficient AT.

Delivering Auckland's transport solution on such a mammoth scale is no mean feat and we need a talented team to ensure we are up to this task.

**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

This role will lead the development and implementation of local communication and engagement plans for local community projects and programmes, ensuing that IAP2 Public Participation Principals are used. Additionally, this role will collaborate with the local project delivery team and liaise with the project stakeholders in the community.

The Principal, Communications & Engagement will develop and deliver high-quality communication and engagement plans that support local community project and programme outcomes for AT. You will also oversee and facilitate summary, analysis and feedback on local Hub consultations and other engagement exercises.

You will work collaboratively with comms and engagement colleagues across the division and in partner organisations to ensure a joined up and consistent approach along while monitoring and managing reputational risks and issues in collaboration with the corporate communications team.

**Ko koe tēnei | About you**

You will have your community at the heart of everything you do. You will bring prior experience in communications roles or a similar field such as journalism, public relations or marketing along with IAP2 accreditation (preferred). An understanding of the public sector and local government landscape will be an advantage.

You are able to work across diverse communities and lead a team that juggles many complex projects to deliver great outcomes for your organisation.

You will bring strong experience with writing and delivering communications strategies in complex environments, including strategic projects and programmes delivered over a number of months or years. You will have experience engaging with local communities about programmes or projects.

**Ko wai mātou | About us**

At AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. **Manaakitanga**:

- We care, **Tiakitanga** - Safe with us, **Whanaungatanga** - We connect, **Auahatanga**:

- Better, bolder, together.

In addition, we also offer:

- Investment in your professional development and training
- Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
- Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office
- Paid parental and partner leave
- Study assistance
- Health and Wellbeing benefits
- Professional memberships



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