Engagement And Communications Lead

1 month ago

Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Engagement and Communications Lead, Northland Corridor Are you an expert in strategic engagement and communications management?
Auckland based Permanent role Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity Are you an expert in strategic engagement and communications management with a passion for delivering large-scale whole of life cycle infrastructure projects?
Do you excel in leading complex workstreams and achieving value-for-money outcomes?
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is looking for a seasoned professional to join our team as the Engagement and Communications Lead for the Northland Corridor programme.Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement comprehensive stakeholder mapping, engagement, and communication strategies.
Lead the development of Iwi and Hapu engagement and communication strategies.
Support land and consent acquisition for early contractor collaboration phases.
Oversee communication efforts for property acquisitions in various stages of the programme.
Collaborate with senior managers to ensure effective content is created for online and other communication channels.
Support agency leaders in being effective communicators, while managing and escalating issues as needed.
Provide strategic advice and direction across external partners and stakeholders, ensuring project engagement meets statutory requirements.
Manage professional services contractors and consultants as required.
Identify and proactively manage risks and issues, adapting to support different teams, as necessary.
For a copy of the position description, please click here.Ko koe tenei | About you: Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
Proven expertise in managing communications and engagement within large, complex civil engineering projects, preferably in a PPP environment.
Strong track record of operating in high-pressure, complex stakeholder environments.
Experience in the Northland stakeholder environment is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to navigate the intricacies of Iwi and Hapu expectations within a client-side team.
Excellent communication and influencing skills with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
High levels of integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness.
Strong analytical skills with experience in applying in-depth analysis to complex issues.
Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Communications or a related discipline is essential.
Business or other qualification preferred.
Why Join Us: The Northland Corridor Programme is an ambitious initiative aimed at delivering a large-scale capital programme within a significantly reduced timeline.
This involves close collaboration between Waka Kotahi, its development partners, central government, and the construction sector, utilizing an alternate design, build, finance, operate (DBFMO) procurement model.
The programme's success relies on innovative approaches, seamless communication, and strong stakeholder engagement, particularly with Iwi and Hapu.
New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) | Waka Kotahi is the largest infrastructure delivery agent in New Zealand, our work touches the lives of all New Zealanders by planning, designing, delivering, managing and operating an integrated transport system along with our partners.
We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry working to provide a transport system that enables New Zealanders to live, travel, work and connect.
Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply: If you are an experienced communications leader with a passion for delivering large-scale infrastructure projects and building strong stakeholder relationships, we invite you to apply for this exciting role.
Join us in shaping the future of Northland's transport infrastructure.Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply with a detailed CV and cover letter.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please click 'Apply for this Job' to upload your CV and cover letter.
For further information, email: To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
NZTA| 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.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications.
We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
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