Senior Advisor Communications and Engagement

Napier - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for delivering targeted and effective communication strategiesplansand tactics to deadline
Play a critical role in engaging partners and stakeholders about our work on the East Coast and the wider Central North Island
Permanent opportunity based on the East Coast working from our Napier office

TeWhiwhingamahi The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity with a variety of work within our Central North Island a key role in communicating and engaging with partners and stakeholders about our work to achieve an effective land transport system that gets people where they need to go.

Youlloffer advice and provide communications and engagement planning to ensure NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is well supported to achieve its goals. You will help connect people with NZTA and champion our reputation through best practice engagement and communications delivery. The work will be varied hands-on andfast paced.

Kokoetēnei About you

We are looking for great storytellers with a strong understanding of communications channels and engagement experience.

You will be quick toidentifyriskshave the ability toproduce high quality targeted collateral develop plans to make the most of opportunities and deliver best practice communications and engagementactivities.

Experience working on and prioritising multiple pieces of work and projects while working to deadline isa must. You will be innovative and creative a self-starter and be flexible.

You will also have:

Previousexperience in communications and engagement planning and delivery at senior advisor or advisor level
Experience in or exposure to an account/relationship management environment
Excellent writing and editing skills and experience presenting complex information clearly and simply
Sound knowledge of communications and engagement toolstechniquesand channels
Other specialist skills i.e. marketing public relations change communications
Proven ability to build relationships with people at all levels
Previousexposure to successfully working in a collaborative environment
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning in the field of communications and engagement

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in communications or a related discipline
Training or qualification inengagement (such as Engagement Institutecourses(formerlyIAP2))is desirable but not essential

You willdemonstrateknowledge of or a willingness to gain an understanding ofTeAo Māori and promote tikanga andTeReo Māori. You will also have knowledge of or a willingness to gain an appreciation ofteTiritio Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Kowaimātou About us

At NZTA it all starts with our people. The organisations performance and successdependson the people who choose to make thisa great placeto work and make a difference for New Zealand. NZTA has astrong future focus understanding thatnew technologiesand changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in tenyears time.

TeWakaKōtuiaour Engagement and Partnerships group supports the success of NZTA by strengthening relationships with our central and local government partnerscommunitiesand industry. We do this by tellinggreat storiesabout the work NZTA does. Our diverse work spans a range of partners and stakeholders - we support Ministers coordinate collaboration across central government lead relationships with our local government partners and engage directly with the New Zealand public.

Along with our otherbenefitswe also have NZTA Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

Mepēheatetukutono How to apply:

You will find a copy of the Position Descriptionhere.

Please click Apply for this Job to upload your CV and cover letter.

Rā Katinga Applications close:

1 March 2026

For further information email:

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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for delivering targeted and effective communication strategiesplansand tactics to deadlinePlay a critical role in engaging partners and stakeholders about our work on the East Coast and the wider Central North IslandPermanent opportunity based on the Eas...

Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for delivering targeted and effective communication strategiesplansand tactics to deadline
Play a critical role in engaging partners and stakeholders about our work on the East Coast and the wider Central North Island
Permanent opportunity based on the East Coast working from our Napier office