Programme Advisor - Communications and Marketing

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency; Wellington, Auckland; Híbrido; NZD 75 000 - 105 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency in Wellington is seeking a Programme Advisor in Communications & Marketing to coordinate education and marketing initiatives that advance road safety. The role supports reporting, governance, official correspondence and procurement governance to deliver safe journeys for New Zealanders.

The ideal candidate has at least three years in programme management, strong writing skills and experience with financial reporting.

Qualificações

• Three+ years in programme management or a similar advisory role.
• Strong written communication, including drafting official correspondence and reporting.
• Experience supporting financial administration and reporting processes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Qualification in business administration or project management.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, including financial analysis and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate official correspondence, including responses to Official Information Act requests, parliamentary questions and other enquiries.
• Support business planning, programme performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead best-practice information and records management across the team.
• Support procurement needs and governance activities.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure objectives and timeframes are achieved.

Conhecimentos

Programme management

Programme coordination

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Financial administration

Procurement

Written communication

Organisational skills

Formação académica

Business administration / Project management qualification

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

## Programme Advisor - Communications and MarketingApply: Wellington: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: October 20, 2026 (11 days left to apply): JR-0000013536Play a key role in supporting a portfolio of education, marketing and communications programmes that advance New Zealand’s road safety objectives. Join a high-performing team working to deliver positive outcomes for communities and help tell the story of how NZTA’s work benefits New Zealanders.Bring your programme coordination, reporting and stakeholder management skills to work that makes a difference.**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**We're looking for a Programme Advisor, Communications & Marketing to provide programme coordination, reporting, planning and operational support across a portfolio of education and marketing initiatives that contribute to safer journeys for all New Zealanders. You'll help ensure the smooth delivery of programmes, facilitate effective governance and reporting processes, manage official correspondence, and support the team in tracking performance, financials and key deliverables.In this role, you will:* Manage monthly, quarterly and annual reporting processes, including financial analysis milestone tracking and risk management.* Coordinate official correspondence, including responses to Official Information Act requests, parliamentary questions and other enquiries.* Support business planning, programme performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.* Lead best-practice information and records management across the team.* Support the team with their procurement needs, including advice on best practice, procurement and contract administration, supplier onboarding and governance activities.* Work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure programme objectives and timeframes are achieved.You can find out more about the role **here****.****Ko koe tēnei | About you**You're an organised and proactive programme professional who enjoys bringing structure, coordination and continuous improvement to complex work programmes. You have excellent problem solving and communication skills, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to build effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.To be successful in this role, you will have:* At least three years' experience in programme management, programme coordination or a similar advisory role.* Strong written communication skills, including experience drafting official correspondence and reporting.* Experience supporting financial administration and reporting processes.* Experience working within complex programme or organisational environments.* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering to deadlines.* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.* A proactive, solutions-focused approach to your work.* A qualification in business administration, project management or equivalent relevant experience.You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori, promote tikanga Māori and te reo Māori, and have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it applies in the public service.**Mō mātou | About us**The Te Waka Kōtuia Engagement and Partnerships Group enables Waka Kotahi's journey by leading effective agency governance, iwi and stakeholder engagement, customer communications and regional relationships. We support the achievement of transport outcomes and the regional delivery of projects through effective marketing and communications, sound reputation management and community engagement practice and strengthened central and local government partnerships.The Communications and Marketing team are NZTA’s centre of excellence for communications, marketing, education, and brand. The team’s role is to inform New Zealanders about what we’re doing and why, and how it benefits their lives. We educate and encourage everyone to make the right choices to stay safe on our roads and we champion the NZTA strategy, protect our brand and reputation, and showcase how NZTA is delivering great outcomes for New Zealand.Working as part of this team, you'll contribute to initiatives that support safer communities and better transport outcomes across Aotearoa. The team has four distinct programmes to deliver, as well as being accountable for all enterprise and regulatory communications.**Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return**At NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports New Zealanders every day. You'll join a collaborative organisation committed to developing its people and fostering an inclusive and supportive working environment.If you're passionate about programme delivery, stakeholder engagement and supporting initiatives that improve road safety outcomes for New Zealanders, we'd love to hear from you.Join our team who is going places.**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**Please click Apply to upload your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. **Rā Katinga | Applications close:**19 October 2026For further information, email: [e-mail] be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.