Auckland Transport (AT) is leading the development of transport infrastructure and solutions that enable healthy and accessible communities.
Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland.
We are on a journey and working to shape our organisation through an ambitious transformation programme providing for a more effective and efficient AT.
Delivering Auckland's transport solution on such a mammoth scale is no mean feat and we need a talented team to ensure we are up to this task.
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity The Partnerships & Engagement Directorate is responsible for building and maintaining AT's trust and reputation through outstanding partnerships, engagement, marketing and communications.
We represent the voices of customers and communities to ensure AT keeps them at the heart of all it does, sharing and amplifying great stories to effect change and grow understanding.
We are looking for a number of Senior Communications and Engagement Advisors to join our Strategic Programmes Communications and Engagement team to support delivery of a programme which will transform how the limited space on Auckland's streets is managed and prioritises making it easier to travel across our city.
This role will plan, develop and implement engagement and communications for projects within this wider programme, ensuring communities and customers are well informed about changes to our roadspace and their insights are reflected in our work.
You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, partners, stakeholders and customers to build influence and help decision makers to produce informed outcomes.
Ko?koe?tenei?| About you You will bring a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a communication and engagement role alongside the following:
Ability to think creatively to develop effective communication and engagement strategies and plans for complex projects, policies and programmes that are impactful and fit for purpose.Experience providing strategic advice in a fast- paced environment and identifying and managing risk.Managing multiple stakeholders with competing priorities.Experience working in one or more of the following would be highly desirable; the public sector or local government, infrastructure or transport sectors.Political nous.Strong resilience, optimism and empathy.Experience delivering customer focused outcomes.IAP2 training or knowledge is preferred.Ko wai matou | About us & Nou te rourou - What's in it for you?
At AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences.
Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do.
Manaakitanga - We care, Tiakitanga - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga - We connect, Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together.
Our flexible working initiative empowers our people to work flexibly whilst meeting the needs of our customers, the organisation and the individual.
In addition, we also offer:
Investment in your professional development and training?Opportunity for greater leadership and accountabilityModern?CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based?officePaid parental and partner leaveStudy assistance?Health and Wellbeing benefits?Professional memberships?For further information or a confidential chat please contact Rennie Sharma, Talent Acquisition Business Partner ******
Applications Sunday 22nd September 2024.
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