• Lead the delivery of external engagement for key water projects that will benefit communities in the region
• Opportunity to improve and enhance the way we engage with stakeholders
• Be part of a dynamic and engaged team

This is a full time position based in Petone, Wellington
The opportunity

• Lead the development and delivery of stakeholder and community engagement strategies for Wellington Water's capital projects.
• Work with a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver on-the-ground engagement activities.
• Ensure a community centric lens is provided on all Wellington Water capital projects.
• Lead the organization and management of community events and meetings.
• Provide strong engagement advice and support to leaders.

About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Solid experience in community engagement with a strong customer focus.
• Highly developed relationship building and management skills.
• Ability to read people and situations and adapt to changing environments and context, as well as deal with ambiguity.
• Ability to plan strategically as well as implement and deliver engagement activities.
• A full clean driver's license as some travel across the wider Wellington region is needed.

Benefits
At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
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

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.
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 organizational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close: 14th November 2024
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: Join Us@wellingtonwater.co.nz
Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.