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- Additional Leave + Wellness benefit + other great benefits
- Flexible working + Mobile & Laptop
- Opportunity to take the lead some exciting pieces of work
Te Manatū Waka, Ministry of Transport, is the system leader for the transport sector whether it's on land, at sea, in the air, or connecting Aotearoa to the world. We are the government's principal adviser on transport policy, regulation and investment and play a crucial role in ensuring the transport system is working to improve the prosperity for New Zealanders.
At Te Manatū Waka, we pride ourselves on being a small, agile, and friendly Ministry, which maintains a work culture based on our values – Bold, Invested and Collaborative. Our modern offices located in the heart of the waterfront further enhances the Ministry's working environment.
Ngā whakamārama mō te tūnga | About the opportunity
Our Engagement & Communications team provides strategic and operational guidance and advice on all aspects of engagement & communications for the Ministry, including internal and external communications, ministerial co-ordination, stakeholder engagement support, media management and communications channels.
Partnering with our senior leadership, other managers, and teams within the Ministry, you'll provide strategic and operational advice. You'll be their trusted expert and go-to person for all communications and engagement needs.
You will also play a key role as a mentor and leader within the Engagement and Communications Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to have an organisation-wide impact by helping to lift engagement and communications across the Ministry and the transport sector. Our values are Invested, Bold and Collaborative. Not only will you be comfortable with them, but you'll also embrace and personify them.
Te wāhi ki a koe | What you'll bring
- A seasoned background in developing and delivering communications strategies with the ability to hit the ground running
- You're a big-picture thinker and possess strong stakeholder mapping and engagement skills.
- Excellent writing ability, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to bring others on a journey
- A proactive and energetic team approach to get results with your initiative and drive, and the ability to multi-task.
Te wāhi ki a mātou | What we offer
- Supportive and flexible work environment, individual development plans,
- Additional Ministry leave days
- A range of health and wellbeing benefits including wellbeing days and annual wellness payment
- Laptop, mobile and WFH equipment
- Offices discreetly located right on the wharf with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers
- A welcoming employee network such as the Māori and Pasifika, Wāhine, and Rainbow networks as well as the PSA and Eco Groups
For any support or accessibility needs during our recruitment process, please contact us at applications@transport.govt.nz
Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
The salary range for the role is $119,438 - $135,000. The salary offered will be based on skills and experience.
Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply
To view the job description or apply online including a cover letter and CV click Apply.
Applications close midnight, Wednesday the 31st of May 2023.
For further information or to speak confidentially, please contact Claire Neville, Senior Recruitment Adviser at c.neville@transport.govt.nz
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa to apply for this role.
Please note unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
