Project Communications & Engagement Manager

Company Description

Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils have formed a publicly owned, Council-controlled Organisation (CCO) to deliver water services across Hamilton city and Waikato district. The company is called IAWAI - Flowing Waters and has taken over the provision of water services from 1 July 2026. This transition will occur in stages such as the current Watercare contract for Waikato District Council transferring to the CCO on 1 July 2026.

Job Description

He angituutanga: The opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead community and stakeholder engagement across one of the region’s most significant infrastructure programmes. Reporting to the Pou Aronui (GM Maaori Partnerships, Communications and Engagement), you’ll provide senior leadership across engagement and communications for IAWAI’s $3 billion capital programme, helping ensure communities and stakeholders are informed, involved and genuinely able to have their say. You’ll lead a team working across multiple drinking water, wastewater and stormwater projects, setting a clear and consistent approach to engagement and making sure it is considered early in project planning. You’ll also work closely with Aronui Maaori (Maaori Partnerships) and Aronui Paaoho (Corporate Communications) to bring together project delivery, strong relationships and clear, coordinated communication.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead community and stakeholder engagement across IAWAI’s $3 billion infrastructure programme.
• Lead, support and develop the team across multiple projects and priorities.
• Shape engagement strategies, stakeholder frameworks and consultation approaches.
• Make...

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