Senior Advisor, Enterprise Communications
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport AgencyWellington, Wellington, New Zealand • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Posted May 12, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
We develop and maintain New Zealand’s land transport system, connecting people, products, and places across the country. We're responsible for promoting road safety, managing the country's state highways, and regulating the land transport system, including licensing drivers and vehicles.
Job Description
Shape stories that connect people to complex, nationwide transport outcomes and be a trusted communications advisor influencing high-profile programmes at the heart of NZTA.
Requirements
- Proven experience delivering strategic communications and engagement at senior advisor level
- Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and simply
- Experience acting as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, including senior leaders
- Sound knowledge of communications channels, tools, and techniques across internal and external audiences
- Ability to identify stories, narratives, and linkages that highlight enterprise-wide outcomes
- Experience working in collaborative or matrix environments
- Confidence operating in fast-paced, high-profile, and issue-sensitive contexts
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Knowledge of, or a willingness to build understanding of, Te Ao Māori, tikanga, Te Reo Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- A tertiary qualification in communications or a related discipline is required
Benefits
- five weeks annual leave
- life, income protection and critical illness insurance
- flexible working arrangements
- professional development, learning opportunities, and career pathways
- a supportive, inclusive, and values-led culture