Strategic Stakeholder Relations Advisor at Watercare Services Limited

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Influencing, Relationship Building, Agility, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Stakeholder Engagement, Government Relations, Political Acumen, Knowledge Of The NZ Water Industry

Industry

Utilities

Description

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day! Are you passionate about building strong, trusted relationships that make a real impact? We’re looking for a skilled communicator to join our Corporate Affairs team in this pivotal role. You’ll work closely with central and local government agencies, commercial customers, major suppliers, developers, and other strategic partners to strengthen connections and drive collaboration. Your expertise will help position Watercare as a trusted, independent leader in the sector. He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role You’ll work closely with our Strategic and Government Relations Manager and Head of Strategic Relations to: Coordinate and manage strategic relationships across government, regulatory bodies, advocacy groups, and industry partners. Provide advice and support on stakeholder engagement for key projects and initiatives. Track and report on stakeholder interactions, trends, and issues. Organise site visits and events to build understanding of water and wastewater services. Act as a point of contact for escalated issues from strategic stakeholders. Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you We’re looking for someone who: Has excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills. Is agile and adaptable in complex environments. Can simplify complex information and present it clearly. Brings strong emotional intelligence and resilience. Ideally has experience in stakeholder engagement, government relations, or communications. Political acumen and knowledge of the NZ water industry are desirable. Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including: • Training and development opportunities • Life and income protection insurance plans • Generous parental leave • Employee discounts at a range of large retailers Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.

Responsibilities

You will coordinate and manage strategic relationships across various stakeholders, providing advice and support on engagement for key projects. Additionally, you will track and report on stakeholder interactions and organize events to enhance understanding of water and wastewater services.