Community Engagement & Communications Specialist

New Zealand Government; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income Protection Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking an experienced Advisor in Communication and Engagement to join the Waikato Bay of Plenty team. You will support a wide range of communications products and engagement initiatives, partnering with project teams and communities across Waikato and Bay of Plenty.

You will provide communications advice, develop engagement plans, and create content across multiple channels. The role emphasizes relationship-building, storytelling, risk management and delivering quality

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, engagement, public relations or related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills, ability to turn complex information into clear and engaging content.
• Knowledge of communications channels, tools and techniques.
• Experience building positive and productive working relationships.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to learn from others.
• Good judgement and the ability to identify risks and solutions.
• A proactive communicator with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide communications and engagement advice to project teams and business partners.
• Support the development and delivery of communications and engagement plans.
• Create high-quality content across a variety of channels.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, communities and partners.
• Help identify and share compelling stories that showcase the impact of NZTA's work.
• Contribute to engagement activities, events and stakeholder communications.
• Support the management of communications risks and issues.
• Capture insights and feedback to help improve future communications and engagement activities.

Skills

Strong writing and editing

Engagement experience

Stakeholder relations

Knowledge of channels/tools

Collaborative approach

Proactive communicator

Risk judgement

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications

IAP2 training desirable

Job description

New Zealand Government is seeking an experienced Advisor in Communication and Engagement to join the Waikato Bay of Plenty team. You will support a wide range of communications products and engagement initiatives, partnering with project teams and communities across Waikato and Bay of Plenty.

You will provide communications advice, develop engagement plans, and create content across multiple channels. The role emphasizes relationship-building, storytelling, risk management and delivering quality