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Senior Advisor Communications and Engagement

Fulton Hogan Ltd, Wellington, FL, United States


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End Date: April 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id:

R24736## **Job Description****Working at Fulton Hogan**Our people are the most important part of our business. That’s why we offer opportunities to challenge yourself, learn and grow within a culture that values your opinion and works hard to keep you passionate about making a difference. You’ll become part of a team where you’re listened to, cared for and respected.**The opportunity**We have a fantastic all-rounder Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor opportunity with the Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA). This position plays a critical role in shaping and delivering strategic communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives that support the planning, delivery, and operation of Wellington Transport Alliance projects.**In addition to the above you will:*** Develop, update and implement Communications and Engagement Plans for WTA.* Ensure that WTA use a range of communications and engagement channels and tools to reach our identified stakeholders and customers.* Ensure that WTA engage effectively and early with communities that are impacted by our activity.* Ensure that WTA have effective links to media channels, by identifying and generating great content and storytelling opportunities* Ensure the WTA has a well-managed annual advertising budget for targeted campaigns.* Ensure customer research opportunities are harnessed to help better understand the best ways to reach all our customers.* Strengthen our relationships with existing stakeholders and build relationships with new ones.* Ensure customers and stakeholders:

- are provided with clear, accurate information from WTA via a range of channels (recognising that different channels resonate with different people) and in a timely manner

- know how to connect with WTA

- feel they can get involved in issues that affect them, and that they are being listened to.

- are reassured they are getting the same or better level of service under the alliance model, that it is a more effective way of working and that there will be improvements over time once the Alliance is well established.* Ensuring our internal stakeholders know:

- what WTA is, how it works and what will be different to current operations

- who to connect with and how to engage with NZTA and WTA employees to gain and share information.**About you**You’ll bring a high level of initiative, proven experience, and a proactive approach to a fast-paced environment, contributing to stakeholder engagement and the development of effective communications and engagement plans and can hit the ground running. Your expertise will be key in building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and media, ensuring clear, consistent, and impactful messaging that supports the Alliance’s goals. In addition, you will have:**To be successful in this role, you’ll need:*** Tertiary qualification in a relevant field* Full current class 1 driver’s licence* 5 years’ experience in Communications, Media and Engagement* Good communication skills with external and internal stakeholders* Good influencing skills* Basic understanding of Road construction techniques and methodologies (preferred)* Experience working with engineering consultants and contractors in a construction or maintenance environment (preferable)**Good Work equals Good Benefits*** KiwiSaver employer contributions* Fuel discount card* Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support* Family scholarships* Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities* Great discounts at a wide range of retailers* Life insuranceAt Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.**About Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA)**The WTA is a collaborative partnership between the New Zealand Transport Agency, Fulton Hogan, and WSP. Together, the alliance is responsible for managing the maintenance and operations programme for the state highways and roading networks across the Greater Wellington Region. The WTA is committed to delivering high service standards to both the region’s road users and the Greater Wellington region network.If this is the role you have been waiting for, to challenge the status quo and work within a high-performing team, then apply today.An appointment to this role will be made when the right candidate is found, so do not delay!All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.*We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.**We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.* #J-18808-Ljbffr