Advisor Communications and Engagement

5 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Environment where you will be challenged to learn and grow
- Join our high-performing and dynamic team
- Location flexible

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We are looking for a great connecter to help champion our reputation through best practice communications and engagement. This is a great opportunity for you to flex your strong writing talent, and bring exceptional attention to detail. You'll offer advice and provide communications planning and delivery for a range of projects and programmes across the country. The role is exciting and varied, we will look to you to bring some solid core comms skills and a great can-do attitude; if you would like to grow and develop that's even better. We have a strong focus on mentoring and development for people who are keen to get stuck in and roll up their sleeves. At Waka Kotahi, opportunity abounds. Ko koe tēnei | About you We are in search of an organised and flexible individual, with the drive to deliver. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Previous experience in communications and engagement planning and delivery at advisor level
- 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 communications and engagement skills i.e. event management, stakeholder or community engagement, content management
- Proven ability to build relationships with people at all levels
- Previous exposure to successfully working in a collaborative environment
- Commitment to continuous learning in the engagement and communications field
- A willingness to work closely and support colleagues within the team

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 Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency partners with others to deliver safe, easy and connected journeys that help improve the lives of New Zealanders and help our businesses thrive. Our work at Waka Kotahi connects people and communities, keeps people safe and well, and supports New Zealand's prosperity. Our success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for New Zealand. The 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 exciting and diverse work spans a range of partners and stakeholders - we support Ministers, coordinate collaboration across central government, lead constant dialogue 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. View the position description Applications close on Sunday 2 September.

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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