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Head of Communications

1 month ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Head of Communications and Engagement provides communication advice and support for transformation activities. The HCE provides thought leadership and strategic advice on internal and external customer engagement. This role acts as a senior trusted advisor to the Core Leadership Team and CIO.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Strategic comms support to leadership, particularly CIO and CoS; non-voting member of the executive leadership team and trusted advisor;
- Developing and delivering the stakeholder engagement strategy - managing and advising best practice;
- Partnering with directorate leadership teams and change management functions, to ensure business units understand the capabilities required to implement change needed to fully adopt and use the new technology solutions DDG is providing; and
- Providing expertise and advice to the Core Leadership Team and other members of DDG, including communication and engagement advice around the design and implementation of major programmes and initiatives.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
Proven leadership and experience leading teams to deliver a full range of communications across a variety of channels is necessary. Having sound relationship management skills and knowledge of the communications function will be part of your success in this role.

**Additional skills**:

- Strong written and oral communication;
- Stakeholder management;
- Knowledge and experience managing customer -centric service/product portfolios;
- Ability to work with complex /technical information and present it in a way that is easy understood and engaging;
- Previous management experience in the communications field, 5 years plus in mid to high senior roles in communications, marketing PR and/or management; and
- Experience in implementing strategies that support the development of communications and engagement plans.

Mō mātou | About Us
Defence Digital Group supports more than 14,000 personnel on seven continents, often in geographically remote or hostile environments, using a range of satellite and terrestrial systems. Our core purpose is to provide specialist ICT support to mission and intelligence, as well as providing support to essential corporate functions such as Logistics, Human Resources and Finance. Most importantly, we support our colleagues in the Navy, Army, Airforce and Joint Forces who rely on us for the technology they use on platforms (e.g. planes, helicopters, vehicles, ships and military bases). We operate in operational environments, across a range of domains - including cyber - to ensure Aotearoa / New Zealand is protected against external threats.
Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand. As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well-trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

- Great benefits for you and your family.
- Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
- Access to holiday accommodation across NZ.
- Discounts Handbook for selected retail, entertainment and service providers.
- 5 weeks annual leave per year.
- Flexible working environment and positive culture.
- Variety, challenge and a chance to influence.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

**Please note**:

- Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

Applications close on Wednesday 12 July 2023.

**Please note**: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:
Higher level Security Clearance
- most preferably a NZ citizen who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, OR
- is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.

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