Be part of an organisation that delivers essential services to our community.Provide strategic communications advice and support to Senior leaders.Be a part of a dynamic and engaged team.This is a fixed term opportunity (5-6 months) based in Petone, Wellington. The opportunity Due to an internal movement, we have this fantastic opportunity.As a key member of the Communications and Engagement team, you'll lead and implement strategic communications and engagement and provide advice to our organisation to grow and protect Wellington Water's reputation. You'll enjoy working in a fast-paced and delivery-focused environment and be part of a diverse and high-performing team. Your duties will include being on an Emergency Management on call roster. You will get to: Lead and implement strategic communications and engagement initiatives.Identify reputational risks and provide strategic communications advice and support to mitigate these.Respond to and manage reactive media enquiries as well as identifying and pitching proactive media opportunities.Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.Develop engaging and targeted content for our channels. About you To be successful in this role you will bring:At least five to seven years' experience in delivering best practice strategic communications and engagement - preferably in a service delivery or operational organisation but not essential.A tertiary qualification in communications or relevant industry experience.Strong skills in all areas of communications - corporate communications, media, community engagement, stakeholder management, and crisis and issues management.Experience with planning and delivering engaging content across a range of channels.Excellent writing and editing skills and experience in translating complex information into simple and clear communications.Experience with working and providing advice to senior leaders. Benefits Join us as we embark on a transformative journey in the water sector. We are seeking individuals to be part of this change and help shape the future of the water services in the wider Wellington region. Your job security is guaranteed, and your expertise will play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of sustainable water services to our communities.Our benefits include:Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home.Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually.Formal and informal professional development opportunities.5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service. About us Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We're a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing water services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whanau and Mana.Applications close: Friday 3rd January 2025 How to apply To view a copy of the position description: click here .To apply for the role, click on the "apply" button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site. Please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.For further information, email: