Communications and Engagement Advisor
You will provide strategic communications support and advice and deliver communications tactics and activities for a range of issues and work to support Tiaki Wai to meet its strategic objectives.
Dynamic role to display and grow your communications talent
Work with a small, collaborative, high-performing team
Permanent position based close to the beach and shops in our Petone office
This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week plus an on-call roster.
The remuneration range for this role is $80,369 to $113,464 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.
The opportunity
We take pride in making Tiaki Wai a great place to work. We're looking for people who are passionate about being part of a team that delivers essential services to our communities.
You will be delivering effective communications, marketing, and social media campaigns and activities that raise awareness, educate, and drive public behaviour change. This includes effective brand management, delivering social marketing campaign activities and supporting the management of our digital and social media platforms.
Apply a strategic approach to creating and sustaining Tiaki Wai’s brand value and reputation
Develop and deliver communications and engagement advice for key projects
Develop and deliver social marketing campaigns that lead to positive behaviour change
Build and maintain strong working relationships both internal and external
Support our skilled and technical experts, communications and leadership teams
Create engaging content for a range of initiatives across the organisation
Build your professional capabilities under the guidance of your team colleagues.
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Experience or knowledge of effective brand management
Experience delivering multi-channel communications, social media and web content
A background of working in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
A curious mind, a willingness to roll up your sleeves and the flexibility to pivot
The ability to identify opportunities to enhance our reputation and social licence to operate.
Benefits
At Tiaki Wai, 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
Tiaki Wai is a council-owned organisation responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.
We manage public-owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long-term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth.
Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations.
Applications close: Friday 31 July 2026
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 Tiaki Wai Careers site, if you are a Tiaki Wai employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: JoinUs@tiakiwai.co.nz
You must be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.
- Department
- Corporate Services
- Locations
- Petone Office
Petone Office
Staff benefits
1. Inclusive Culture: It is important to us that people love our culture. We embrace a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is at our core. Our team is united by passion, dedication, and a shared care for water and our community.
2. Safety and Support: We provide an Employee Assistance Scheme for crucial personal support, along with wellbeing and lifestyle education delivered through our Wellbe Team, ensuring you feel supported in and out of the workplace.
3. Health is Wealth: We prioritise your health with an annual voluntary health "warrant of fitness," immunisations, and flu vaccinations. Moreover, enjoy annual subsidised vision testing and contributions toward glasses to ensure clear vision.
4. Work-Life Balance: Where possible there is access to flexible work practices. And take advantage of our annual leave, reaching five weeks after three years of service, and 10 days sick leave from starting with us. In addition, take one paid day a year for your personal Wellbeing. We also offer parental leave and partner entitlements to support you during significant life moments.
5. Comprehensive Benefits: We have partnered with providers for discounted Southern Cross medical insurance, periodic vision and hearing tests, and eyewear subsidies. You can also access discounts at a range of retailers via Boost. Gain access to top-notch gear, machinery, PPE, and tools, fostering a safe work environment if you are “on the tools”. We also offer a staff referral bonus paid when a person is recruited for a senior front line position, and we may offer relocation support if you need to move into the district to work here.
6. Professional Growth: Grow your skills with a range of development opportunities. Boosting your personal and work career.
7. Community Connection: You can take one paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity. And maybe join our active Waiata group and be part of a community that works together, sings, and thrives together.
