Public Transport Community Engagement Advisor
Environment Canterbury
Date: 17 hours ago
City: Christchurch, Canterbury
Contract type: Full time
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Job Category: Administration and Office,Marketing
As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.
The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.
Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:
You’ll play a vital role in Environment Canterbury’s connections with the local communities and stakeholder groups for public transport.
As well as the proactive, planned aspects of the role, you’ll find yourself playing a role in finding solutions to challenges that arise on the network through ensuring that the community’s voice is reflected in advice to management and elected members.
The role is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge of transport and of our community’s needs across Waitaha/Canterbury. The role will work closely with our Senior Public Transport Community Engagement Advisor and our public transport and communications teams.
Maintaining and improving public transport accessibility and usage is a key for achieving better environmental and social outcomes for our region. If playing a key role in this journey inspires you we encourage you to apply!
For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.
Mōu │ About You
Ideally, you’ll have a relevant tertiary qualification in an engagement or a related discipline, and at least 2 year’s experience in the field.
An affinity for, and an understanding of, transport accessibility considerations and communications or marketing would be useful, but not essential.
Ideally, You’ll
Our Mahi Is Underpinned By Our Values
We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart and mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey
Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information
Applications close on Sunday, 29 June. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.
Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can
Job Description
Public Transport Community Engagement Advisor
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Job Category: Administration and Office,Marketing
- Drive community engagement for public transport service changes
- Partner with communities to improve public transport accessibility
- Support outreach to solve issues and grow Metro public transport use
As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.
The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.
Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:
- Environmental Regulation and Protection
- Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
- Public Transport
You’ll play a vital role in Environment Canterbury’s connections with the local communities and stakeholder groups for public transport.
As well as the proactive, planned aspects of the role, you’ll find yourself playing a role in finding solutions to challenges that arise on the network through ensuring that the community’s voice is reflected in advice to management and elected members.
The role is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge of transport and of our community’s needs across Waitaha/Canterbury. The role will work closely with our Senior Public Transport Community Engagement Advisor and our public transport and communications teams.
Maintaining and improving public transport accessibility and usage is a key for achieving better environmental and social outcomes for our region. If playing a key role in this journey inspires you we encourage you to apply!
For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.
Mōu │ About You
Ideally, you’ll have a relevant tertiary qualification in an engagement or a related discipline, and at least 2 year’s experience in the field.
An affinity for, and an understanding of, transport accessibility considerations and communications or marketing would be useful, but not essential.
Ideally, You’ll
- Be resourceful, organised, and ‘can-do’.
- Be confident in leading workshops and other forums.
- Have strong skills in writing.
- Be able to build relationships and work with staff across the organisation.
- Have the ability to see things from the community’s perspective.
- Be able to demonstrate discretion and confidentially when dealing with sensitive issues.
- Have an understanding of te ao Māori and te reo Māori, or a willingness to learn.
Our Mahi Is Underpinned By Our Values
- Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
- Pononga (integrity)
- Manaakitanga (people first)
- Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
- Māiatanga (can do)
We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart and mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey
Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information
Applications close on Sunday, 29 June. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.
Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can
Job Description
Public Transport Community Engagement Advisor
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