Stakeholder Engagement Advisor

Role Summary

The Stakeholder Engagement Advisor plays a vital role within the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement team, supporting day-to-day engagement activities, planning, and delivery across various projects and programs. This position is full-time, based in Petone with flexible working arrangements, entailing a standard 40-hour workweek.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute stakeholder engagement and communication efforts across projects and initiatives.
• Foster strong, trustworthy relationships with colleagues, communities, iwi, councils, and project partners.
• Create and maintain effective engagement materials, content, guidelines, and processes.
• Track stakeholder feedback and emerging concerns, offering timely insights and responses.
• Contribute to the enhancement of engagement strategies through ongoing reporting, evaluation, and refinement.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a relevant qualification in communications, engagement, public relations, or possess equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder, community, or communication engagement roles.
• Exhibit excellent relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Maintain a customer-focused attitude combined with a dedication to continual improvement.
• Show a proactive, organized, adaptable approach capable of managing competing tasks effectively.
• Hold a valid New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence.

Organizational Overview

Tiaki Wai, a council-owned entity, manages the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across the Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington. The organization prioritizes long-term infrastructure investment, asset management, and major project delivery to support public health, environmental goals, and regional growth.

Water is regarded as a treasured resource, and Tiaki Wai's values—Integrity, Care, and Leadership—guide all actions to ensure better water outcomes in partnership with consumers, councils, and mana whenua.

Benefits

• Flexible working options, including up to two days of remote work weekly.
• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives, including one paid wellbeing day annually.
• Opportunities for both formal and informal professional growth.
• Eligibility for five weeks of annual leave after two years of continuous service.

Additional Information

Applicants for safety-sensitive roles are subject to drug and alcohol screening before employment. Candidates must have legal authorization to work long-term in New Zealand or be eligible for a work visa.

Application deadline is Sunday, 18 October 2026.