We are looking for an Engagement Adviser to join our Governance and Executive Services team in the Office of the Board and Chief Executive to support the Commission's engagement needs, including events and stakeholder management.
This is a new fixed term position through to May 2026, based in our either Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) office or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.
The indicative salary range for this role is $78,875 - $92,794 plus 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects their individual skills, experience, and internal relativities across the organisation.
Mo te turanga | About the role
Working closely with the Senior Adviser, Enterprise Engagement, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of stakeholder engagement and events across the Commission. You'll collaborate with internal teams and senior leaders to implement the One Commission stakeholder and communications programme, coordinate attendance at external events, and manage logistics for webinars, livestreams, and in-person engagements.
You'll also maintain stakeholder lists, manage invitations, contribute to engagement briefings, and support the Chair's engagement calendar ensuring seamless execution of seminars, workshops, and conferences.
He korero mou | About you
You'll bring proven experience in best-practice engagement, outreach, marketing, or behavioural insights, ideally within a public sector or regulatory environment. With strong stakeholder management skills, you'll build trusted relationships and influence others in a collaborative and supportive way.
You'll have a solid background in project management, including familiarity with project management methodologies, enabling you to deliver key strategic initiatives effectively. Highly organised and confident working across multiple projects, you'll be proactive, solutions-focused, and able to think, write, and communicate with clarity and precision. Your exceptional attention to detail will be a key asset in everything you do.
Ideally, you'll also bring experience in event management and working knowledge of tools like MailChimp to support outreach and engagement activities.
Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description. If you are applying via SEEK, by clicking Apply Now you will be redirected to our careers page where you can access our position description.
Te wahi mahi | Working here
We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy contributing to our shared vision of making New Zealanders better off and are committed to our people's wellbeing. Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.
Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.
Ka pehea te tono mai | How to apply
If you want to contribute to our vision to make New Zealanders better off, please click 'Apply for this job' below. You will need to complete an online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying for this role and the skills and experience you bring.
For any queries contact Liz Martin on 04 924 325. Closing date for applications Sunday 24 August 2025.
Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.
Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply - you can be yourself here.
