Senior Communications Advisor

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry of Justice - New Zealand Full time

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Ministry of Justice Te Tāhū o te Ture is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Advisor to deliver end-to-end communication services across the Ministry.

You'll play a key role in providing expert strategic communications advice, crafting compelling content, and ensuring our messaging reaches the right audiences through the right channels.

In This Role, You Will

  1. develop and implement communication plans that support Ministry priorities
  2. advise senior leaders on communications strategies and best practices
  3. create engaging content for internal and external audiences
  4. foster strong relationships with stakeholders, both internally and externally
  5. support reputation management and ensure brand consistency.

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

Reporting to the Manager Communications Delivery, in the Communications and Ministerial Services team, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

  1. significant experience at a senior level, across the full range of the communications discipline
  2. the ability to assess, prioritise and appropriately support a wide-ranging work programme
  3. excellent time management, attention to detail and self-motivation
  4. exceptional relationship management skills and the ability to form strong working relationships with senior leaders
  5. an understanding of the machinery of government, and experience navigating a large or complex public sector agency
  6. experience coaching and mentoring other communications professionals.

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

Benefits

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

  1. 4.4 weeks holiday leave
  2. an online professional development portal
  3. access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $97,208 and $135,539 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Sunday 9 March; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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