• Deliver engagement for Metro projects and community activity
• Work with communities, partners and mana whenua
• Values-driven role supporting sustainable transport

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

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

Council plays an important role in responding to national legislation and policy changes – this mahi is part of our operating environment and is embedded in our everyday mahi. The current proposals from central government are significant, and Council is working through the opportunities and implications. However, our mahi must continue to deliver our three core services for our partners, communities and te taiao (environment).

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

The Public Transport Community Engagement Advisor plays a key role in connecting communities with Metro services. You’ll plan, deliver and evaluate engagement activities that ensure community voices help shape public transport decisions and grow advocacy for public transport across the region.

Working closely with the Senior Public Transport Community Engagement Advisor and wider Communications & Engagement team, you’ll contribute to service changes, major projects and behaviour change initiatives across the Metro network.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering community engagement for service and network changes
• Supporting engagement for major public transport projects
• Analysing feedback and reporting insights for decision-making
• Building relationships with stakeholders, partners and mana whenua
• Supporting events, training and behaviour change initiatives

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

Mōu │ About You

You’re a confident communicator who enjoys working with diverse communities and stakeholders. You’re organised, curious and motivated by making a positive difference through effective engagement.

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience  

Ideally, you’ll have a tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g. community engagement, marketing, public relations, information co-ordination), along with:

• Experience in community engagement, communications or marketing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience planning or supporting engagement campaigns
• Ability to analyse feedback and present clear insights
• A collaborative, proactive and people-focused approach

Experience in public transport, project management or public sector environments is advantageous but not essential.

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.

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury  

Our mahi is underpinned by our values:

• Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
• Pononga (integrity)
• Manaakitanga (people first)
• Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
• Māiatanga (can do)

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.

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 & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information

Applications close on Sunday 24 May.  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. 

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can