Senior Advisor Communications and Engagement - Fixed Term
Senior Advisor Communications and Engagement - Fixed Term
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Working at Fulton Hogan
Our people are the most important part of our business. Thats why we offer opportunities to challenge yourself learn and grow within a culture that values your opinion and works hard to keep you passionate about making a difference. Youll become part of a team where youre listened to cared for and respected.
The opportunity
We have a fantastic fixed term Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor opportunity with the Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA) until February 2026. This position plays a critical role in shaping and delivering strategic communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives that support the planning delivery and operation of Wellington Transport Alliance projects.
In addition to the above you will:
Develop update and implement Communications and Engagement Plans for WTA.
Ensure that WTA use a range of communications and engagement channels and tools to reach our identified stakeholders and customers.
Ensure that WTA engage effectively and early with communities that are impacted by our activity.
Ensure that WTA have effective links to media channels by identifying and generating great content and storytelling opportunities
Ensure the WTA has a well-managed annual advertising budget for targeted campaigns.
Ensure customer research opportunities are harnessed to help better understand the best ways to reach all our customers.
Strengthen our relationships with existing stakeholders and build relationships with new ones.
Be or support WTAs Media Spokesperson and ensure a backup is available.
Ensure customers and stakeholders:
- are provided with clear accurate information from WTA via a range of channels (recognising that different channels resonate with different people) and in a timely manner
- know how to connect with WTA
- feel they can get involved in issues that affect them and that they are being listened to.
- are reassured they are getting the same or better level of service under the alliance model that it is a more effective way of working and that there will be improvements over time once the Alliance is well established.Ensuring our internal stakeholders know:
- what WTA is how it works and what will be different to current operations
- who to connect with and how to engage with NZTA and WTA employees to gain and share information.
About you
Youll bring a high level of initiative proven experience and a proactive approach to a fast-paced environment contributing to stakeholder engagement and the development of effective communications and engagement plans. Your expertise will be key in building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and media ensuring clear consistent and impactful messaging that supports the Alliances addition you will have:
To be successful in this role youll need:
Tertiary qualification in a relevant field
Full current class 1 drivers licence
5 years experience in Communications Media and Engagement
Good communication skills with external and internal stakeholders
Good influencing skills
Basic understanding of Road construction techniques and methodologies (preferred)
Experience working with engineering consultants and contractors in a construction or maintenance environment (preferable)
Good Work equals Good Benefits
KiwiSaver employer contributions
Fuel discount card
Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support
Family scholarships
Ongoing training and development career growth and progression opportunities
Great discounts at a wide range of retailers
Medical insurance
Life insurance
At Fulton Hogan we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.
About Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA)
The WTA is a collaborative partnership between the New Zealand Transport Agency Fulton Hogan and WSP. Together the alliance is responsible for managing the maintenance and operations programme for the state highways and roading networks across the Greater Wellington Region. The WTA is committed to delivering high service standards to both the regions road users and the Greater Wellington region network.
Sound like you
If this is the role you have been waiting for to challenge the status quo and work within a high-performing team then apply today.
An appointment to this role will be made when the right candidate is found so do not delay!
All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.
We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.
We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
