Principal Engagement and Communications Advisor

3 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shapes and strengthens Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy - raising the standard of living for all New Zealanders. Our work is underpinned by one clear aspiration, to Grow Aotearoa New Zealand for All.

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
- Help build New Zealand's future
- Deliver communications about issues that really matter and make a difference to New Zealanders - as part of high performing Engagement and Communications team
- Permanent and fixed-term principal roles supporting an exciting range of portfolios
- $112,856 - $138,028 + Kiwisaver

**Tēnei tūranga - About the Role**:
An awesome opportunity has arisen for permanent and fixed term Principal Engagement and Communications Advisors to join MBIE's Engagement, Communications and Ministerial Services Branch.

One of these roles you will support communications initiatives across a wide range of operational areas spanning emergency response, temporary accommodation, tenancy, employment, consumer affairs, business, building, and several regulators amongst an extremely diverse portfolio of work in the Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery group in MBIE.

In the other two roles - one permanent, one fixed term covering parental leave - you will be supporting our work in the high-profile Immigration portfolio by delivering high-level strategic communications advice and services.

You will work with a broad variety of stakeholders, including Ministers' offices, the media and external counterparts in other public services agencies. You will need to be people focused and thrive under pressure and have a proactive approach wanting to deliver best practice communication solutions.

Customers are our focus. We want to make it easy for people to feel educated and informed of their rights and responsibilities. So we’d love you to help us share these stories and help make a difference for all Aotearoa New Zealand.
- You will have strong communications experience and bring an innovative and proactive approach to delivering best practice communication solutions.
- You will also have experience working in the role of trusted advisor, bringing excellent relationship management skills and senior communications experience.
- You will be a strategic thinker, with the ability to identify and respond to emerging strategic issues, able to see issues through a range of lenses and perspectives and identify connections between potential projects and issues.

The work is interesting, meaningful and rewarding. You will work with smart and dedicated professionals in a people-focused environment, making a real difference to the lives of New Zealanders and to the future of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required
- Experience as a senior communications professional and able to think on your feet, manage effectively, show leadership and demonstrate best practice
- The ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships and to develop trust and credibility with senior managers, staff and key internal and external stakeholders
- Understanding of Government decision-making and operating procedures
- Deep experience in issues and risk management, proactive planning, multi-media and digital communications
- Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly, succinctly, and with influence, and be able to adapt styles to suit different channels and audiences.
- A proactive, can-do attitude with a high level of initiative, sound judgement and discretion.

**Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE**:
MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.
We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
- Mahi Tahi - Better Together
- Māia - Bold and brave
- Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
- Pono Me Te Tika - Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity - Hīkina Whakatutuki - which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting iss

  • Principal Advisor, Engagement

    1 week ago

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

    Principal Advisor, Engagement Te Ao Mārama Programme - Enhancing Justice for All **Tuia te tika Tuia te pono Tuia te aroha** **ki te ao Mārama.** - Weave what is right Weave what is true Weave with love_ - To the world of enlightenment_ **_Do you thrive in an environment where you can be part of shaping something new? Are you looking for a role that...

  • Principal Advisor, Engagement

    1 week ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Te Ao Mārama Programme - Enhancing Justice for All Tuia te tika Tuia te pono Tuia te aroha ki te ao Mārama. Weave what is right Weave what is true Weave with love To the world of enlightenment Do you thrive in an environment where you can be part of shaping something new? Are you looking for a role that will have a positive impact in the justice...

  • Principal Advisor, Communications and Engagement

    4 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Looking for a communications role with more meaning? Come and lead communication and engagement work to help fight climate change right where it really matters - Experienced practitioners, you will be able to implement work programmes in true partnership with the business - Permanent, full-time, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch & Hamilton locations...

  • Principal Advisor

    4 days ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    About the role Are you interested in part of the transformation of New Zealand's electricity sector? The Electricity Authority is looking for a Principal Advisor Communications and Engagement to work with a great team committed to making information about our increasingly renewable electricity industry easy to understand. The team is looking for a very...

  • Principal Advisor Engagement

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Principal Advisor Engagement at Maritime New Zealand, Wellington Our Vision: Preventing Harm. Saving Lives. Securing our Future We play a key role in the guardianship of New Zealand waterways. We're bringing together our aroha, work and skills to achieve our outcomes of sustainable supply chains and sectors, safe people and operations, secure ports and...

  • Principal Advisor, Engagement

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Cyclone Recovery Unit**: Principal Advisor, Engagement Fixed Term or Secondment to March 2025 Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role An exciting opportunity to work in a central agency, in the heart of government, contributing to a high-value, meaningful, and impactful mandate of work. This is a newly established role in the Engagement & Liaison team...

  • Principal Communications

    3 weeks ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

    Work for one of New Zealand’s most unique organisations. - Make a positive contribution to Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland and its future. - Key focus on supporting the city centre and waterfront. - Permanent, full-time position. **He angitūtanga: The opportunity** Eke Panuku Development Auckland is Auckland Council’s urban regeneration agency, and our...

  • Principal Advisor Engagement

    3 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Mō mātou | About Us **Our Vision**: Preventing Harm. Saving Lives. Securing our Future We play a key role in the guardianship of New Zealand waterways. We're bringing together our aroha, work and skills to achieve our outcomes of sustainable supply chains and sectors, safe people and operations, secure ports and ships, and clean seas and waterways. Our...

  • Principal Advisor Engagement

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Principal Advisor Engagement at Maritime New Zealand, Wellington Our Vision: Preventing Harm. Saving Lives. Securing our FutureWe play a key role in the guardianship of New Zealand waterways. We're bringing together our aroha, work and skills to achieve our outcomes of sustainable supply chains and sectors, safe people and operations, secure ports and ships,...

  • Principal Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Permanent fulltime, flexible hours, be located in Wellington, Christchurch or Auckland - Be a part of a high performing, collaborative and supportive team - Make a difference to all New Zealanders, work on an important Programme Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity - Previous experience in strategic communications and engagement planning and delivery at...

  • Principal Advisor, Communications and Engagement

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Looking for a communications role with more meaning? Come and lead communication and engagement work to help fight climate change right where it really matters Experienced practitioners, you will be able to implement work programmes in true partnership with the business Permanent, fulltime, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch & Hamilton locations preferredTe...

  • Principal Advisor, Engagement

    4 weeks ago

    Wellington Central, New Zealand PHARMAC Full time

    **Closing date**: 20 May 2024 17:00 **| Work Type**: Permanent full-time **| Salary range**:$101,807 - $152,711 inclusive of 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution **Ētahi kōrero mō Te Pātaka Whaioranga | About Te Pātaka Whaioranga Pharmac** At Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Pharmac we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through...

  • Principal Advisor Engagement

    6 days ago

    Wellington, New Zealand Maritimenz Full time

    Our Vision: Preventing Harm. Saving Lives. Securing our Future We play a key role in the guardianship of New Zealand waterways. We're bringing together our aroha, work and skills to achieve our outcomes of sustainable supply chains and sectors, safe people and operations, secure ports and ships, and clean seas and waterways. Our values are about who we are...

  • Principal Assurance Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment Full time

    A newly established function within the government delivering high quality technical advice and support across a range of assurance work streams. - Build trust and credibility across the organisation and wider government organisations - Providing assurance across the property portfolio of government - Contribute to exciting project work The Principal...

  • Principal Governance Advisor

    2 months ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Fire and Emergency Full time

    This is an opportunity for a Principal Advisor to contribute to the effective governance and operation of a crown entity in a newly created role. As the Principal Advisor, you will lead governance processes that drive the effective and efficient operations and your expertise will shape strategic decisions and ensure alignment across the organization's...

  • Principal Advisor, Communications and Engagement

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry of Education NZ Full time

    Principal Advisor, Communications and Engagement- Permanent, full-time:- Wellington He mea __tārai __e mātou te __mātauranga__ kia__ rangatira__ ai, kia __mana taurite__ ai ōna __huanga_ We work to __shape__ an __education__ system that delivers __equitable__ and __excellent outcomes_Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around...

  • Aporei Principal Advisor, Communications

    4 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand Te Puni Kōkiri Full time

    **Principal Advisor Communications** - **Te Whanganui-a-Tara based**: - ** Excellent benefits**: - ** Supportive team**: - ** Flexible working opportunities**: - **Fixed term until mid-December 2023** **Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunity** Are you an experienced and energetic senior communications professional, keen to join our team and lead our...

  • Principal Advisor Engagement

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Mō mātou | About UsOur Vision: Preventing Harm. Saving Lives. Securing our FutureWe play a key role in the guardianship of New Zealand waterways. We're bringing together our aroha, work and skills to achieve our outcomes of sustainable supply chains and sectors, safe people and operations, secure ports and ships, and clean seas and waterways.Our values are...

  • Principal Advisor Strategic Communications

    4 weeks ago

    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Role Title: Principal Advisor Strategic Communications - Type: Permanent - Hours: 40 - Location: Wellington - Business Group: Systems, Strategy and Performance - Salary: $121,437 (85%) - $142,867 (100%) - $157,154 (110%) - Ko wai mātou | About us Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a Crown entity governed by a...

  • Principal Engagement Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand NZ Ministry of Education Full time

    Permanent role based in WellingtonHe mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huangaWe work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomesOur organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different...