Senior Advisor Communications

4 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Join a collaborative team focused on improving housing outcomes
- Create compelling, user-focused, accessible content for our audiences
- Permanent role located opposite Wellington train station, flexi working

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Advisor Communications to join a busy, supportive, fun-loving Communications Team. Your role will focus on all aspects of core communications (both internal and external) while requiring some knowledge and experience of digital communications. Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga - The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) leads Aotearoa New Zealand's housing and urban development work programme. Mō te tūnga | About the role This role provides quality, proactive and trusted communications advice, and services both internally and externally of the organisation. An important part of this role is leading the development and implementation of a digital strategy for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This role is also responsible for providing user-focused digital and content support across our digital channels including the HUD website, intranet and social media platforms. You will also support external communications initiatives, including aspects of the Government's policy and delivery programme in housing. The salary range for this role is $102,699 - $125,521 + 3% Kiwisaver contribution. Mōu | About you To thrive in our busy, challenging and changing environment, you will be adaptable, flexible and resilient, and you will bring our values to life as we work together to deliver meaningful change in the housing and urban system. You will be committed to strengthening the Māori-Crown relationship, and to growing your knowledge and use of te ao māori, te reo, tikanga māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and māori values and perspectives in your work, while supporting others to do the same. We are looking for someone with a collaborative working style, who is a great team player and has a range of communications skills and knowledge of the public sector. You'll be able to work under pressure to tight deadlines in a complex environment. What you'll bring to the role:

- Demonstrated experience in a communications role, ideally in the public sector
- Knowledge of and experience in developing and implementing communications plans
- Some expertise in developing and implementing digital communications strategies, standards, policies and processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including writing, editing and proof-reading content for internal and external channels, including websites, intranets, newsletters, and social media.
- Experience in digital publication and knowledge of website platforms
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors
- Knowledge and understanding of Government web standards and web content best practice, including accessibility, search engine optimisation and plain language
- Strong project and time management skills - able to handle competing priorities including BAU and project work involving implementation of website enhancements
- Understanding of user experience principles and best practice
- Practical experience with content management systems (preferably Silverstripe) and M365 products

Mō mātou | About us Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga reflects the intention of 'the foundation for a treasured home'. The name comes from the Māori whakatauki (proverb) 'he kura kāinga e hokia, he kura tangata e kore e hokia', - 'a treasured home will endure, not so a treasured person'. It carries with it a strong connection to our purpose: he kāinga ora, he hapori ora - thriving communities where everyone has a place to call home. What we can offer you
- Flexible working policy to ensure work/life balance
- Engaging employee-led people networks that celebrate diversity, provide safe spaces, and encourage thought-leadership
- Location close to the Wellington Railway Station and other transport hubs, modern office space and cloud-based technology that allows for joined up, cohesive collaboration
- Wellbeing initiatives, tools and courses, and a discounted health insurance scheme
- Open minds - we aren't afraid of change and encourage fresh approaches and ideas from people who want to make a difference
- We work to make sure the aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi are enabled
- A stepped remuneration framework where salary movement happens through defined step increases within a role salary band. Appointment to a step within the salary range will depend on the experience and skills the person brings to the role which will be better known following a recruitment process including an interview
- Salaries automatically move up a step on an annual basis

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