Infrastructure Communications & Engagement Coordinator

Downer; Levin; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Z Energy fuel discount

Marram health care benefits

Discounted holiday homes

Inclusive workplace

$500 referral bonus

Career progression

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Communications Coordinator to support the Ō2NL South Alliance, helping connect communities with project activities and ensuring timely, clear engagement. The role focuses on administration, communications delivery, and stakeholder engagement across this major infrastructure program in Levin and surrounding regions.

Reporting to the Communications and Engagement Manager, you will craft materials, coordinate events, respond to public enquiries, and help implement the

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Community Development, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in communications, customer service, community engagement, or events.
• Experience in infrastructure or construction environments beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to C&E teams, including document formatting, filing, and correspondence.
• Support procurement and invoicing processes related to communications activities
• Help respond to public enquiries and feedback, including by phone and email
• Provide logistical and administrative support for engagement events
• Assist in implementing the communications plan
• Draft and distribute communication materials (e.g., letters, newsletters, social media updates)
• Support internal and external events
• Promote the Ōtaki to north of Levin Highway project professionally and respectfully.
• Reflect the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Partnership, Participation, and Protection - in daily interactions.
• Experience in communications, customer service, community engagement, or events
• Experience in infrastructure or construction environments beneficial
• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Community Development, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Canva, InDesign, Photoshop) is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Passionate about community engagement and public service

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Community engagement

Events management

Multitasking

Education

Tertiary qualification in Communications/Public Relations/Community Development

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Canva

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Downer is seeking a Communications Coordinator to support the Ō2NL South Alliance, helping connect communities with project activities and ensuring timely, clear engagement. The role focuses on administration, communications delivery, and stakeholder engagement across this major infrastructure program in Levin and surrounding regions.

Reporting to the Communications and Engagement Manager, you will craft materials, coordinate events, respond to public enquiries, and help implement the