Strategic Communications & Engagement Advisor

Marketplace; Hamilton, Tauranga; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income Protection insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

NZTA employee benefits

Job summary

New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is seeking an Advisor in Communications and Engagement to join the Waikato Bay of Plenty team in Hamilton or Tauranga. You will support project teams with communications products and engagement initiatives, from stakeholder updates to community events and digital content.

You will develop content, build stakeholder relationships and help tell positive stories about NZTA's work, while managing risks and ensuring messages reach audiences effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, engagement, public relations or related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills to turn complex information into clear content.
• Knowledge of communications channels, tools and techniques.
• Experience building positive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to learn from others.

Responsibilities

• Provide communications and engagement advice to project teams and business partners.
• Support development and delivery of communications and engagement plans.
• Create high-quality content across channels.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, communities and partners.
• Identify opportunities to tell compelling stories about NZTA's work.
• Contribute to engagement activities, events and stakeholder communications.
• Support management of communications risks and issues.
• Capture insights to improve future activities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strong writing

Editing skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related

IAP2 training desirable

Job description

New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is seeking an Advisor in Communications and Engagement to join the Waikato Bay of Plenty team in Hamilton or Tauranga. You will support project teams with communications products and engagement initiatives, from stakeholder updates to community events and digital content.

You will develop content, build stakeholder relationships and help tell positive stories about NZTA's work, while managing risks and ensuring messages reach audiences effectively.