Communications Advisor (Start ASAP)

• Engaging, fast-paced role with plenty of variety
• Genuine opportunities to learn from skilled senior team members
• Play a part in enabling the future of a net-zero carbon Aotearoa

Join an outstanding team and build your career in a utility of critical national importance with a great mix of external and internal comms mahi.

Transpower is New Zealand's national grid owner and system operator. Our core purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand - a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system.

About the team

Our Communications team sits at the heart of maintaining relationships across every area of our business - working with teams that maintain and develop the grid, run the electricity market system, manage our IT and cyber security systems, and those who are working to deliver New Zealand's electricity future.

We have a new role available for a communications professional who understands that good communication begins by asking the right questions.

The opportunity

Are you someone with a desire to learn and grow, comfortable sharing your thoughts and ideas, and able to work both collaboratively and independently? 

In this dynamic role, you will be part of an engaged, hardworking team in an environment like no other. You’ll enjoy lots of variety, intellectual stimulation, and challenge in your mahi as you:

• work closely with and learn from the Communications Team Leader and other expert communications professionals
• help develop and deliver advice that changes the way we communicate as a business
• deliver tactical communications content across all external and internal communications channels and audiences
• support areas of the business to work towards their goals, grow Transpower’s public profile, and protect its reputation with all New Zealanders
• step up in times of crisis and be part of our response team.

If you love challenges and are energised by a workday that brings a mix of planned activity and reactive support, this is the role for you!  With a mix of support and autonomy, you’ll gain great experience and learn daily!

To be considered, your CV and cover letter will clearly demonstrate:

• two or more years relevant communications experience
• experience in explaining technical information for non-technical audiences
• evidence of your ability to build relationships and influence 
• some experience in issue or crisis management.

While not essential, exposure to or experience in the following is advantageous:

• experience in a regulated business environment
• experience in or understanding of the electricity sector
• understanding the complexities of large-scale infrastructure, the energy sector or utilities providing an essential service
• exposure to STEM-orientated organisations 

Join us at Transpower

Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, every day and long into the future.

With over 28 nationalities, our people work hard, and are supportive with different perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share.

Wellbeing is a focus, supported with a range of employee health and wellness benefits - check them out here https://www.transpower.co.nz/careers/working-transpower and on the job learning, professional development, and career progression over time.

Next steps

To join us please review the position description below/via our career site https://careers.transpower.co.nz/search and apply without delay.

Role closes Wednesday 16 October; however CVs will be reviewed as received, and we may contact you to discuss your application and experience prior to the closing date.

Please note: Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required, and preference will be given to candidates in situ.