Engagement Specialist

At the Otago Regional Council
(ORC), our mission is protecting, connecting and enhancing Otago's environment,
now and for the future - Mou, moku, mo tatou, For you, for me, for us. To be
sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation,
and we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach.
We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.

We think Otago's a pretty special
place. It covers a vast area - the third largest local government region in New
Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands,
dramatic rivers, and wild beaches. Our environment here is part of who we are,
and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Engagement
Specialist to join our Engineering on a permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)
basis, in our busy Dunedin office. While this role is based in Dunedin, we
welcome applications from those outside of Dunedin, if you bring the right
qualities or a fresh perspective, we'd love to hear from you

The purpose of this position is to
support the ORC Engineering Team with engagement activities across all of the teams'
functions and responsibilities. It will include lead and coordinate the team's
internal and external engagement and communication functions to provide the
Engineering team, Management, Council, the community, internal and external
stakeholders with a consistent, professional engagement experience that sounds
visibility and understanding of all ORC Engineering's work.

As an Engagement Specialist, you
will be responsible for:

·
Developing and maintaining relationships with
internal ORC teams to provide links to the communication and engagement
functions

·
Planning engagement events such as public
meetings, drop-in sessions and workshops

·
Coordinating and preparing communication and
engagement materials for use at events or through other media

·
Facilitating the operation and function of the
Scheme Liaison groups

·
Proactively establish and maintain networks and
relationships with strategic external stakeholders to support the delivery of
community outcomes

If you have excellent communication
and engagement skills and enjoy working with a variety of stakeholders, then
this is the role for you

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

·
A tertiary qualification (Bachelor level or
above) in a relevant field, or extensive equivalent experience in Engagement
roles

·
5+ years' experience in stakeholder
engagement/relationship management at an operational level

·
Experience an Infrastructure operations
environment

·
Proven experience in successful delivery within
a complex and evolving environment

·
Effective facilitation skills

What we offer

We recognise and celebrate
diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment
that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage
applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with
respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and
AROHA- We show that that we care.

To support our diverse and
capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Life Insurance
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Superannuation
• An annual wellbeing programme
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Development opportunities

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria,
we welcome your application, including your CV and cover letter outlining why
you are the person for this role via the Apply button.

Please note. We don't always work
to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as
their applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

At ORC, we value diversity, and
the different strengths people bring. We can provide flexible recruitment
options such as virtual interviews, online kōrero, or whānau-inclusive
interviews. If you would like to have whānau support with you during your
interview, just let us know—we welcome it

Learn more about who we are —
join our online whānau Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to see
what life at ORC is like.

All candidates require the right
to work in New Zealand.

Applications close: Friday 23rd
January 2026

For further information, please
contact