Manager Enterprise Communications

• Lead enterprisewide communications across one of New Zealands most complex public organisations

• Shape communications strategy with agency leaders and partners to support nationally significant programmes

• Lead coach and develop a highperforming national enterprise communications team

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is seeking a communications leader for the role of Manager Enterprise Communications a pivotal senior position responsible for setting direction and lifting excellence across enterprisewide communications.

This role leads a national communications team that partners with senior leaders and programme owners across our most significant portfolios. You will shape how NZTA communicates at scale supporting organisational change managing reputation and risk strengthening public trust and ensuring communications activity is aligned to strategic priorities and delivery expectations.

As a member of the MarComms leadership team you will contribute to the overall performance and direction of the function. You will influence enterprise priorities lead capability development and support consistent highquality communications practice across the organisation.

Find out more about the role here Position Description

Ko koe tēnei About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Extensive experience providing strategic internal and external communications leadership preferably within large complex organisations

• A strong track record of leading coaching and developing highperforming communications teams

• Proven ability to build credibility and trusted relationships with senior leaders programme owners government partners and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated experience operating in politically and publicly accountable environments including advising senior leaders on communications risks issues and opportunities

• A deep understanding of the role communications plays in organisational culture change reputation and public trust

• An enterprise mindset with the ability to balance competing priorities manage complexity and maintain focus on strategic outcomes

You will also demonstrate knowledge of or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori promote tikanga 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

Te Waka Kōtuia the Engagement and Partnerships Group leads agency governance iwi and stakeholder engagement and communications in support of Waka Kotahis strategic objectives.

Within this group the MarComms team provides national leadership across communications marketing media content brand and engagement. As Manager Enterprise Communications you will sit at the heart of this leadership team shaping how the organisation communicates and engages at scale.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha What you will get in return

At NZTA youll be part of an organisation with a strong sense of purpose and a genuine commitment to people wellbeing and inclusion.

We offer:

• A competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience

• Flexible working arrangements

• Five weeks annual leave

• Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for permanent employees

• A valuesdriven culture that supports development leadership growth and meaningful impact

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply

Please click Apply to upload your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

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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.