Programme Advisor - Communications and Marketing

New Zealand Transport Agency; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Job summary

New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) seeks a Programme Advisor, Communications & Marketing to coordinate education and marketing initiatives advancing road safety. You will drive planning, governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement while supporting procurement and enterprise processes.

This role focuses on delivering timely, compliant programmes that benefit New Zealanders. Join a high-performing team in Wellington with opportunities to contribute to safer journeys, improve communications,

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in programme management, coordination or advisory roles.
• Strong written communication skills; experience drafting official correspondence and reporting.
• Experience supporting financial administration and reporting processes.
• Experience working in complex programme or organisational environments.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to work.
• A qualification in business administration, project management or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual reporting processes, including financial analysis, milestone tracking and risk management.
• Coordinate official correspondence, including responses to information requests and parliamentary questions.
• Support business planning, programme performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead best-practice information and records management across the team.
• Support procurement needs, including advice on procurement, contract administration, supplier onboarding and governance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet programme objectives and timeframes.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Reporting

Education

Business administration or project management qualification

Job description

Play 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.

Rá Katinga | Applications close: 19 October 2026

For further information, email: [e-mail]

To 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.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years time.