Strategic Communications & Engagement Advisor

New Zealand Government; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income protection

Critical illness insurance

Job summary

NZTA | Waka Kotahi invites an experienced Advisor in Communication and Engagement to join the Waikato Bay of Plenty team. You will support ongoing communications products, engagement initiatives and community events, collaborating with project teams and partners to tell compelling stories about transport projects in the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and beyond.

You will develop content across channels, manage risks, and build strong relationships with stakeholders while identifying opportunities to

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, engagement, public relations or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the 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.
• Positive, can-do attitude and commitment to delivering quality outcomes.

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.
• Use communication channels, tools and techniques to ensure the right messages reach the right audiences.
• Capture insights and feedback to help improve future communications and engagement activities.

Skills

Communications

Engagement

Public relations

Writing

Stakeholder relations

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications

IAP2 qualification desirable

Tools

Job description

NZTA | Waka Kotahi invites an experienced Advisor in Communication and Engagement to join the Waikato Bay of Plenty team. You will support ongoing communications products, engagement initiatives and community events, collaborating with project teams and partners to tell compelling stories about transport projects in the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and beyond.

You will develop content across channels, manage risks, and build strong relationships with stakeholders while identifying opportunities to