Engagement Manager

Engagement Manager | Engineering Technology Industry-Led Subject (ILS)

Fixed term, Part-time opportunity (20 hours per week) until 30th June 2027

Wellington-based or remote working options available

This is a unique opportunity to lead industry engagement for the newly approved Engineering Technology Industry-Led Subject (ILS), a new senior secondary school subject designed to inspire and prepare future generations of learners for careers across engineering and technology-related industries.

About the Transport Industry Skills Board

The Transport Industry Skills Board works with employers, industry groups, government agencies, and education providers to ensure vocational education reflects current and future workforce needs. We represent sectors including automotive, logistics, aviation, maritime, rail, and associated services.

We're a collaborative, kaupapa-driven organisation committed to equitable outcomes, strong industry partnerships, and supporting a vocational education system that responds to the needs of learners, employers, and communities.

About the Role

As the Engagement Manager, you'll be the primary point of contact for gathering the industry voice that will inform the development of the Engineering Technology ILS. You'll work closely with employers, industry bodies, training providers, iwi, and sector stakeholders to ensure the curriculum reflects current industry practice, emerging technologies, and future workforce needs.

You'll facilitate Industry Advisory Groups, represent the project at industry events and forums, and coordinate engagement activity across multiple Industry Skills Boards contributing to the development of the subject.

In this outward-facing role, you'll connect industry, education, and government stakeholders to ensure authentic industry perspectives are embedded throughout the curriculum development process.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry bodies, training providers, iwi, hapū, Māori business groups, and sector representatives across engineering and technology-related industries.
• Gather and synthesise industry intelligence on workforce needs, skills gaps, emerging technologies, and future capability requirements.
• Facilitate Industry Advisory Groups and stakeholder engagement activities to inform curriculum design and development.
• Represent the Engineering Technology ILS and Transport ISB at events, hui, forums, and industry engagements.
• Coordinate engagement activity across partner Industry Skills Boards to ensure a consistent and connected industry voice.
• Support curriculum writers and key stakeholders by providing industry insights, evidence, and workforce perspectives.
• Use CRM and digital engagement tools to capture insights and support effective relationship management.
• Champion innovative approaches to stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

Skills & Experience

You will bring:

• Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management experience.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• The ability to analyse information and turn insights into action.
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach.
• Understanding of, or interest in, vocational education and workforce development.
• Experience using CRM systems and digital engagement tools.
• Existing networks across engineering, manufacturing, transport, or related industries would be an advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Help shape a brand-new national secondary school subject.
• Influence the future engineering and technology workforce of Aotearoa.
• Work in a collaborative, values-led environment.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements with Wellington, Auckland, or remote working options.
• Be part of an organisation committed to equity, Te Tiriti excellence, and meaningful industry impact.

How to Apply

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To enquire further about the role, please email the People and Culture team at ([email protected]).

Applications close: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 11:59pm