Senior Advisor, Media

4 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Role Title: Senior Advisor, Media
- Type: Permanent
- Hours: 40
- Location: Wellington
- Business Group: Systems, Strategy and Performance
- Salary: $105,575 (85%) - $124,206 (100%) - $136,627 (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 Minister-appointed Board and advised on Māori interests and knowledge by Te Puna, a statutory Māori Advisory Group. Our responsibilities are to protect and promote drinking water safety and related public health outcomes - we regulate drinking water suppliers on behalf of the public. We also have an oversight role in relation to the environmental performance of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks.
If you're a passionate and driven individual who shares our vision for making water safe everyday for everyone, then join us and be part of making a difference.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a Crown entity governed by a Minister-appointed Board and advised on Māori interests and knowledge by Te Puna, a statutory Māori Advisory Group. Our responsibilities are to protect and promote drinking water safety and related public health outcomes - we regulate drinking water suppliers on behalf of the public. We also have an oversight role in relation to the environmental performance of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks.
If you're a passionate and driven individual who shares our vision for making water safe everyday for everyone, then join us and be part of making a difference.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

**We are looking for someone who**:

- Can develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Has significant experience managing media relations including reputation management
- Has a strong understanding of the political and media landscapes withing New Zealand
- A strong commitment to te reo Māori and te ao Māori expertise; and in developing strong and meaningful relationships with mana whenua and Māori organisations through a Māori communications lens
- Has robust and well-developed critical thinking skills to drive a considered media strategy

For more information, see the position description or visit our Ngā Mahi | Careers Page

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Rā Katinga | Applications close 5:00PM Monday 27 May.



  • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand People&Co Full time

    Contract, Wellington: Six week, hourly rate contract Immediate start required Expertise in media management and advisory essentialOn behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Senior Communications and Media professional to support a Principal Communications Advisor until the end of August 2023.Working within a team, you will be supporting senior...

  • Senior Advisor

    3 weeks ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity As a Senior Media Advisor, you will be working in a fast-paced team, providing communications support for the upcoming Whakaari/ White Island trial. **This role has a specific media focus involving the following**: - Liaising with media; - Developing and reviewing reactive media responses and proactive media opportunities...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand Salt Recruitment Full time

    **Media Advisor** Seeking dynamic and forward-thinking individuals within the Communication/Media sector with a strong interest in politics. **A range of roles for Media Advisors, Media Administrators to support our political leaders shaping the future of our country.** **Benefits**: - Dynamic fast paced and innovative work environment - Professional...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Be the voice of Kāinga Ora in this specialist social media role - Wellington based opportunity to showcase your expertise - Salary of $92,211 + 5 weeks' annual leave and a suite of additional benefits Mō mātou - Our Organisation At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire...


  • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    About us:Our waterways define so much about life here in Aōtearoa. So, it's vital every stretch - from the pristine South Island sounds to the wild West Coast waves - is well looked after. Maritime New Zealand is the Kaitiakitanga that supports Aōtearoa oceans and waterways to be safe, secure, clean and sustainable. Through our organisational strategy Te...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi Come and work with us and lead, direct, and implement our media strategy. There is a particular focus on managing, driving, and developing our proactive media approach and working with media outlets and journalists both reactively and proactively to help tell our story. You'll be responsible for managing and developing...

  • Media Advisor

    2 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand People&Co Full time

    **Contract, Wellington**: - Media expert required - Wellington based, hourly rate contract - A proactive media role, telling stories that matter We are seeking an experienced media professional. An excellent storyteller with established connections within media circles for an hourly rate contract opportunity. Our client is a small, dynamic organisation....

  • Senior Media Advisor

    3 months ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand Madison Recruitment Full time

    On behalf of our client, a large public sector organisation, we are looking for a media specialist to come on board. Working closely with the wider team this role will be focused on managing media communications and will also work on project comms. This is a senior role leading the media function and relationships, and would suit an experienced external...


  • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi Come and work with us and lead, direct, and implement our media strategy. There is a particular focus on managing, driving, and developing our proactive media approach and working with media outlets and journalists both reactively and proactively to help tell our story. You'll be responsible for managing and developing...


  • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Salt Recruitment Full time

    Media AdvisorSeeking dynamic and forward-thinking individuals within the Communication/Media sector with a strong interest in politics.A range of roles for Media Advisors, Media Administrators to support our political leaders shaping the future of our country.Benefits: Dynamic fast paced and innovative work environment Professional development opportunities...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Use your communications expertise to mobilise New Zealanders with their energy use - Join a meaningful organisation with a purpose - Fixed-term opportunity in our Wellington or Auckland office Mō te tūnga | About the role In this Senior Communications Advisor role, you will deliver copy and content in a variety of formats - such as media releases, web...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Mō te tūnga - About the role In the Social Media Advisor role, you'll work collaboratively with the Green Party's MPs and Parliamentary communications staff (especially creative content producers), to make sure Green Party MPs are supported to present their work in effective ways on social media. Reporting to the Communications Director, you will be part...

  • Media Advisor

    2 weeks ago


    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Full Time opportunity Permanent role Wellington BasedWe're looking for a level-headed, experienced communications professional who puts storytelling at the heart of their work to join our Media Team.Mō mātou | About usOranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.In our work, we aim to...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand HAYS Full time

    Multiple senior communications and engagement advisor opportunities with a strong media slant. **Your new company** The varied portfolios this public organisation covers is huge. As agile public service leaders, providers, policymakers, investors and regulators, they are across the board engaging with diverse communities, organisations and regions. **Your...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Parliament Full time

    **Mō te tūnga | About the role** In the Social Media Advisor role, you'll work collaboratively with the Green Party's MPs and Parliamentary communications staff (especially creative content producers), to make sure Green Party MPs are supported to present their work in effective ways on social media. Reporting to the Communications Director, you will be...

  • Senior Media Advisor

    4 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Type**: TemporaryHours: Full timeLocation: WellingtonBusiness Group: Communications (Te Urungi)Branch: Māori, Strategy and PerformanceSalary: $100,081 - $134,567 - Are you passionate about open, transparent communications? - Do you have experience providing strategic advice on media issues and responding to media enquiries? - Are you looking for an...

  • Senior Media Advisor

    4 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs NZ Full time

    **Type**:Temporary **Hours**:Full time **Location**:Wellington **Business Group**: Communications (Te Urungi) **Branch**:Māori, Strategy and Performance **Salary**:$100,081 - $134,567 - Are you passionate about open, transparent communications? - Do you have experience providing strategic advice on media issues and responding to media enquiries? - Are you...

  • Senior Advisor

    1 week ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Kaitohutohu Matua - Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero**: Senior Advisor - Communications The TEC - Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua is a small Crown agency with a big job to do - to shape a dynamic tertiary education system that delivers lifelong learning and equips learners, communities and employers for success. We lead the Government's relationship with the tertiary...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Mō te tūnga | About the role This is an exciting fixed term opportunity to provide parental leave cover from late-June 2024 until late-July 2025. You will lead the NZDF's high-performing media team to tell the story of the important work our people do for New Zealand. You will provide strategic and operational media and communications advice. Your outputs...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Type**: Permanent **Hours**: Full time Location: Wellington (Central City) Business Group: Ministerial Services Branch: Te Haumi - Enterprise Partnerships Salary: $74,222 - $99,582 Pūtake Tūranga | Role Purpose We are looking for an experienced Media Advisor who will be responsible for the planning, management, and delivery of media participation in...