Senior Communications

Senior Communications & Engagement Consultant - ( 230001E5 )

**Description**

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Senior Communications and Engagement Consultant - Wellington

Stantec is one of New Zealand’s leading multidisciplinary professional consultancies. Communities are fundamental to us. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

At Stantec our greatest strength is the quality of our people. Expertise and dedication is the foundation of our success, and this is reflected by our supportive, fun work environment, the exciting projects we are engaged in, the personal growth and training opportunities we offer and the excellent conditions of employment and competitive remuneration packages.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Community Development team has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Communications and Engagement Consultant to join our New Zealand-wide team, in Wellington. The purpose of this role is to provide professional communications, stakeholder and community engagement advice to our clients. In addition, identifying opportunities for new business in these fields will ensure Stantec’s business strategies are realised.

Your Key Responsibilities

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Provide technical leadership in stakeholder engagement and communications work to support Stantec projects, including the development and review of stakeholder engagement plans, policies, communication strategies and their implementation on infrastructure, master planning and standalone engagement projects.

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Lead or assist with stakeholder and community assessments, facilitation and focus groups.

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Develop, support and attend stakeholder and community engagement events as part of project planning representing the client and Stantec

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Engage in a range of project work combining stakeholder and community engagement, communications and consultation monitoring and evaluation.

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Develop and review communication strategies and stakeholder engagement plans.

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Develop and expand Stantec capability in the field of stakeholder engagement, including obtaining new clients and/or new work from existing clients.

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Input into proposals for relevant Stantec projects to ensure that services meet or exceed client expectations.

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Lead stakeholder and community assessments, facilitation and focus groups.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including the use of Adobe Creative Cloud, Procore and ProjectWise
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including good judgment and influencing skills
- Community engagement experience
- Strong customer/client focus
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Experience in dealing with conflict
- Demonstrated ability to critically examine systems, processes and information to develop better ways of working
- Can quickly pick up work or tasks with mínimal direction

Education and Experience
- As a minimum you will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification / experience plus PRINZ membership or IAP2 certification is preferable.
- Experience in consulting, government or industry, and specialising in communication and engagement is essential.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
- Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts, job sharing or part time employment
- Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mentoring for your own development
- Professional Memberships
- Health Insurance - Income Protection Insurance - Life Insurance
- Service Recognition Awards
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
- Employee Assistance Program

About us

The Stantec community unites approximately 26,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

How to apply

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

**Qualifications**

Education and Experience
- As a minimum you will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification / experience plus PRINZ membership or IAP2 certification is preferable.
- Experience in consulting, government or industry, and specialising in communication and engagement is essential.

**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington