Date: 6 Mar 2025
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Are you passionate about making a difference in flood resilience and stormwater management? Do you excel in strategic stakeholder engagement and communications? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
As the Healthy Waters Senior Stakeholder Liaison, you will lead and deliver proactive and strategic stakeholder engagement and communications activities for our Healthy Waters projects and initiatives. You will support the Manager Proactive Stakeholder Liaison and the Healthy Waters department by providing best practice stakeholder engagement and communication advice.
Some key responsibilities will include:
- Develop and implement stakeholder engagement and communication plans for large projects and campaigns.
- Handle strategic planning, stakeholder analysis, content creation, event coordination, marketing, media messaging, and customer queries.
- Manage KPIs and budgets for multiple projects.
- Identify and mitigate communication and reputational risks, and integrate lessons learned.
- Promote effective stakeholder engagement practices and support project teams and contractors.
- Manage or escalate controversial issues involving multiple stakeholders.
- Maintain positive relationships internally and externally.
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He kōrero mōu: About you
You are passionate about representing the stakeholder or “voice of the customer.” You have a proven ability to create and implement successful stakeholder communication and engagement plans.
Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills are what set you apart and you are adaptable to a continuously changing work environment.
You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a strong understanding of Microsoft Office, MS Teams, and Ubiquity (or similar engagement software).
We are also looking for the following qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications
- 7+ years’ experience in a similar role delivering stakeholder management and communication plans.
- Evidence of leading Stakeholder Liaison projects in other roles.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.
In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment. Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!
Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Applications close Wednesday 19th of March at 11.59pm
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
