Principal Communications and Engagement

Auckland Transport (AT) 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 working to shape our organisation through an ambitious transformation programme providing for a more effective and efficient AT.

Delivering Auckland's transport solutions 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**

The Partnerships & Engagement Directorate is responsible for building and maintaining AT's trust and reputation through outstanding partnerships, engagement, marketing and communications. We represent the voices of customers and communities to ensure AT keeps them at the heart of all it does, sharing and amplifying great stories to effect change and grow understanding.

We are looking for a Principal, Communications and Engagement to join our Strategic Programmes team to oversee a multi-year programme which will transform how Aucklanders move around, by creating more dynamic use of our roads and streets.

This role will work closely with the Head of Strategic Programmes to forecast, oversee, manage and support implementation of this ongoing programme of work. You will provide strategic advice, guidance and mentoring to communications and engagement team members working in a matrix environment across multiple teams. As well as ensuring there is alignment and consistency in messaging and shared opportunities, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders, partners and customers to build influence and help decision makers to deliver informed outcomes.

**Ko koe tēnei | About you**

You will bring 8-10 years relevant experience in a communication and engagement role including 3 years in a team leader or similar role, alongside the following:

- Proven track record of developing and delivering communication and engagement strategies for high profile and complex programmes in transport, infrastructure or a related area.
- Experience providing strategic advice in a fast
- paced environment and identifying and managing risk.
- Managing multiple stakeholders with competing priorities.
- Experience working in one or more of the following would be highly desirable; the public sector or local government, infrastructure or transport sectors.
- Political nous.
- Strong resilience, optimism and empathy.
- Experience delivering customer focused outcomes.
- IAP2 training or knowledge is preferred.

**Ko wai mātou | About us & Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?**

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.

Our flexible working initiative empowers our people to work flexibly whilst meeting the needs of our customers, the organisation and the individual.

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

Applications 22nd September 2024.

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