Senior Communications Advisor

4 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand HAYS Full time

Provide communications and engagement expertise to support the important work of health and welfare partners
As part of the Covid-19 response this newly created role will help to coordinate and align communications across the Wellington region. Engaging heavily with the four DHB's, MSD and local councils this position is an amazing and exciting opportunity to contribute to Wellington's Covid-19 response over the next 18 months.

**Your new role**

You will be responsible for building relationships and engaging with working partners communication teams to ensure a coordinated approach to Covid-19 communications. You will develop and support implementation of an integrated regional communications strategy and plan including channels, content and design. Other responsibilities include:

- Produce and circulate key stakeholder communication updates
- Monitor and help resolve any key equity issues in relation to public information management
- Support content and management of a new regional Covid-19 website
- Develop, own and coordinate a new Covid-19 social media hub

**What you'll need to succeed**:

- Experience in stakeholder engagement and demonstrated ability of working with partners and stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
- Proven experience delivering communications and engagement plans across complex organisations
- The ability to identify potential risks and issues
- Knowledge around tikanga Māori would be an advantage
- Prior experience in emergency management communications would be highly regarded

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