About us | Mō mātou
Kia ora! We’re Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau, the membership organisation for the problem-solvers, innovators and creators of Aotearoa. Our culture is supportive and flexible and our mahi is transformative. We empower our kaimahi to bring their best because that’s when we’re at our best. We are one team, stronger working together as a collective |He tira kotahi tātou, he hoehoe tahi, he tū tahi.
We are incredibly proud to be a Best Places To Work Human-Centred Impact category winner.
What we do and why we do it | Te pūtake o ā mātou mahi
We bring engineering to life to engineer better lives for New Zealanders. Our mahi supports, connects and uplifts the engineering community, drives and celebrates engineering excellence and champions change that matters.
We prioritise impactful programmes focused on climate change, diversity and inclusion, te ao Māori, and empowering rangatahi with inspiring STEM education – all to champion a diverse, resilient and future-focused engineering profession.
Our ambitions are for the engineering profession to be connected, leading, professional and thriving. These and our commitment to dismantling barriers shape and drive our mahi.
About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi
This is a Wellington-based role, with flexible hybrid working arrangements available.
As Engagement Team Advisor, you’ll provide advice, guidance and operational support to our Branches, Students and Young Engineers team, while helping deliver wider engagement activities and initiatives across Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau.
This is a varied role where you’ll work with committees, volunteers, members, colleagues and external suppliers to help deliver engaging events, effective communications and a great experience for our engineering communities
In this role you will:
- Be the first point of contact for key stakeholders, supporting inboxes, committees and volunteer networks.
- Work with committees and internal teams to support engaging in-person, online and hybrid events and webinars.
- Support clear, engaging regional communications that align with Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau’s brand, style and communication guidelines
- Monitor event feedback and prepare reports and recommendations to help improve future engagement activities
Who we’re looking for | Tā mātou e kimi nei
We’re looking for someone who enjoys coordinating moving parts, building strong relationships and keeping things organised. You’ll be comfortable working with a range of people, managing competing priorities and using your initiative to get things done.
You’ll bring:
- Previous experience in coordination, customer service, administration or event delivery.
- Strong organisational, planning and coordination skills, with sound attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft, proofread and coordinate communications for a range of audiences, including members, volunteers, committees, students, young engineers and event participants.
- The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with volunteers, members, colleagues, suppliers and external stakeholders
- Experience coordinating logistics such as travel, accommodation, catering and venues.
- Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, with the ability to pick up new systems
Experience with systems such as Marketing Cloud, Arlo, Typeform, Survey Monkey or Salesforce would be advantageous, but is not essential.
We want to hear from you if you think you can bring value to the role, not because you tick every box. We want to hear about your ideas, experience and what you’ll bring to deliver on our ambitions.
Working here/what you can expect | Ngā mahi kei mua i a koe
We’re purpose driven and values led. A range of workplace adjustments such as quiet spaces, flexible lighting and workspace setups, and support for assistive technologies where needed.
We know we do better work if we have a diverse mix of people on our team, because engineering is for everyone and so is life at Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau.
From home office seclusion, to life in the office and everywhere in between, you’ll have access to the tools, resources, collaborators, professional development, and organisational support you need to do your best work.
We offer a social, supportive and aspirational work culture. Your mental health and work-life balance are paramount to us.
We can offer you | Tā mātou e tuku ai ki a koe
- Commitment to flexibility – whatever that looks like for you.
- Generous wellbeing leave and 5 weeks annual leave.
- A professional development budget to support your aspirations.
- Wellbeing initiatives which include free flu shots, confidential counselling, an organisation-funded social club and subsidised onsite massages.
- Opportunities to get involved in values-driven internal initiatives, such as our neurodiversity Initiative, waiata practice, rainbow community, and te reo Māori learning.
- A team of dedicated colleagues who live by our values – Integrity | Te Tū Rangatira, Service | Te Ngākau Āwhina, Cooperation | Mahi Tahi, Bravery | Te Toa.
- Bright, open and modern workspace that’s whānau friendly and close to the waterfront.
- Accessible and gender neutral wharepaku.
We are committed to accessibility, equity, and inclusion and can offer a range of workplace adjustments for all kaimahi, including those with physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, neurodivergent conditions, or other accessibility needs.
Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to remove barriers or support you to bring your best during the recruitment process.
Apply now | Tono mai ināianei
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via our online application process.
Applications close at 5pm on 19 August 2026. All applications will be acknowledged electronically. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed through the recruitment process before the closing date. As a result, this position may close earlier than advertised.
Only people with the right to work in Aotearoa may apply for this position.
