Graduate or Consultant, Communications and Engagement, Auckland

Graduate or Consultant, Communications and Engagement At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.Your impact With a growing pipeline of work, we are looking for a talented, curious, and committed Graduate or Consultant, Communications and Engagement to join our Auckland team . We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a team, and is confident communicating and engaging with the community.Our ANZ Engagement and Social Planning Section partners with our clients and the broader Jacobs business to design, deliver and evaluate communications and engagement programs for major planning and infrastructure projects. We help our clients solve their most complex challenges, considering stakeholder and community risks, impacts and benefits, with the aim of delivering positive environmental and social outcomes. Our clients span the energy, water, defence, transport, development and health sectors.You will: Prepare communications for a range of channels, including community updates and notifications, briefing presentations, webpage copy, and media releases. Coordinate and help facilitate engagement activities, in-person and online, including meetings, workshops, information sessions, webinars, and online forums.Manage engagement databases, site investigation and mapping systems, and SharePoint documents. Prepare engagement plans and engagement outcome reports, including stakeholder analysis, risk analysis, and data analysis. Collaborate with a range of technical specialists and work in multi-disciplinary teams.Contribute to a positive team culture and participate in continual improvement. Develop your consultancy and project management skills, in line with Jacobs Global Career Framework. Here's what you'll need: A tertiary qualification in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, Social Science, Arts or related field.Relevant experience in communications and/or engagement. An understanding of the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2), with IAP2 certification being desirable. Experience working on planning, development and/or infrastructure projects, within Government or in a Consultancy environment.Strong organisational, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. A‘can do’ attitude with an interest in continuous learning and improvement. An ability to work in a fast-paced consultancy environment, and juggle multiple priorities. Jacobs. A world where you can. At Jacobs, we support your personal life and career journeys. From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions, we're committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working to help you uncover a working arrangement that delivers the flexibility, tools, and space tomaximise your potential.We're the 2023 winners of the Consult Australia People First Award for our suite of employee benefits that support all our employees in all stages of their personal and professional lives. For the 6th consecutive year, we've been named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (Australia). In New Zealand, we're a founding member of The Diversity Agenda and are committed to making our industry more inclusive and diverse. We acknowledge the unique status of Māori as the indigenous people of Aotearoa and have a continued focus in building cultural understanding and competence in Te Ao Māori.Our Bronze Employer status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI+ inclusion recognises our progress in creating an environment where our Jacobs employees can bring their whole selves to work. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we're inclusive, we're more connected, and if diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our eight global Jacobs employee networks centred on driving inclusion and diversity– ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and our Women’s Network.No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals– all at a single global company. We’re an equal-opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Māori and Pasifika peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Māori and Pasifika people are invited to nominate a Whanau, family or cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.#J-18808-Ljbffr