Regional Manager, Comms & Engagement - Auckland and Northland Full-time Job

Key points

• Lead and develop a large team working on high profile infrastructure priorities
• Influence at a senior level to drive continuous improvement
• Auckland / Northland Regional role

Job requirements

• More than 10 years' experience at a senior level managing large communications and/or engagement teams within large complex organisations, preferably in transport, infrastructure or safety fields
• Governance or steering group-level experience, and ideally, central government and political nous, is an advantage
• Proven relationship building experience eg leading, influencing and building credibility

Job responsibilities

• Manage the communications and engagement planning and delivery for transport infrastructure programmes
• Coach and mentor a strong and successful group of team leaders, principals and advisors
• Implement best practice and efficient engagement and communications approaches

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of Te Ao Māori and Te Reo Māori
• Knowledge of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector

Skills

• Strong expertise in developing and delivering iwi, stakeholder and community engagement
• Excellent risk management, writing, editing and presentation skills

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities, including technical upskilling and leadership coaching
• NZTA Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees

How to apply

Send your resume and cover letter to careers@nzta.govt.nz