Senior Internal Communications Advisor

3 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Fixed-term senior internal communication advisor position - Wellington based
- Transformation programme and/or change communications experience desired
- Salary midpoint of $115,737, actual salary dependent on your experience

Ko wai mātou - About Us
At Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters. Our mahi ensures New Zealanders are cared for by a health system that is innovative, future focussed and world leading.
Be part of the change you want to see for health to ensure New Zealanders are cared for by a health system that is innovative, future focussed and world leading.

Ko tōu ake mahi - What You'll Do
The Communications and Engagement group leads and supports all Ministry communications and engagement and all associated processes and channels.
The Senior Advisor, Internal Communications, Change leads the development and delivery of quality strategic change communications and engagement advice to support the Ministry's Transformation Office in building an integrated change view across the Ministry.
They work collaboratively with Transformation Office team members, the Communications and Engagement group, and other internal stakeholders to engage and inspire our people and support Manatū Hauora to work towards pae ora.

**In this role, you will**:

- Lead the effective implementation of key pieces of strategic change communication activities
- Champion best practice change communication principles throughout all communication deliverables and overall project plans
- Ensure a structured and measurable communications approach is applied as we transition individuals, teams and the organisation from current through to future state
- Be an experienced Senior Advisor who is able to cover for the Internal Communications Manager role as required.

Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring
- Experience at a senior advisor level in change communications/change projects across Government
- A base understanding of change management principles or project methodology (e.g. working in an Agile environment, familiarity with sprints or similar ways of working)
- Tertiary qualification in communications or a relevant field and/or equivalent experience and significant monitoring and/or central government experience
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated across a variety of channels, with the ability to tailor complex messages to a range of audiences.
- Understanding of and commitment to improving equity of outcomes and Māori health

He aha ta tatou kawe mai - What We Bring
Flexibility - We understand everyone is different and treat most roles as flexible
Inclusivity - Our Values help us to provide a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace
Wellbeing - Our people can be themselves, are supported and able to perform well in their roles
Purpose - Our mahi is nationally significant and is improving the lives of New Zealanders

Ngā Uaratanga - Our Values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.

Manaakitanga -We show care, inclusion, respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
Kaitiakitanga -We preserve and maintain an environment that enables our people to thrive
Whakapono -We have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing
Kōkiri ngātahi - We commit and work together towards a common purpose

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply

We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.



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