Senior Adviser ' Communications

7 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Small friendly government agency located on the Wellington

waterfront
- Two flexible WFH days per week | Additional
Ministry leave and wellbeing days
- Wellington
CBD office based | Perm full time (38 hours working week)
- Varied
role, working across the organisation on a range of transport policy and
projects | Primarily external comms focus
We are
looking for an experienced
communicator to join our small multi-disciplinary communications and engagement
team working on a variety of interesting policies and projects across the
Ministry.

He
kupu mō mātou Te Manatū Waka | About Ministry of Transport
Te
Manatū Waka, Ministry of Transport, is the system leader for the transport
sector whether it's on land, at sea, in the air, or connecting Aotearoa to
the world. We are the government's principal adviser on transport policy,
regulation and investment and play a crucial role in ensuring the transport
system is working to improve the prosperity for New Zealanders.
Our key
responsibilities include providing policy advice to Government including developing
investment and regulatory settings, legislative advice and Crown agency
governance, accountability and performance.

Ngā
whakamārama mō te tūnga | About the opportunity
As
the Senior Advisor Communications & Engagement you will have the
opportunity to work on complex and interesting projects that will help shape
the transport system for the future of New Zealand. You will enjoy working on fast
moving pieces of work, as well as longer-term projects and strategies. While
largely external focused, the role can include internal communication as well
as engagement and digital content management.
The
work is fast paced and varied and includes strategic communications planning
and delivery including providing support to Ministerial offices, dealing with
media queries, writing a range of content and providing stakeholder engagement
support.
This is a new
role, established recently when Te Manatū
Waka implemented a new structure and operating model to position is to support
the Government to deliver its priorities.

Te wāhi ki a koe | What you'll bring
- A tertiary qualification preferably in communications or

relevant work experience
- Solid experience delivering strategic communications and
engagement advice and services as well as implementing communication and
engagement plans and activities
- Experience working in government communications and
engagement and a sound understanding of the role of the public service
- Demonstrated relationship management and influencing skills
from working with Ministers, stakeholders and service providers
- Excellent
writing skills and ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences using
a variety of channels (including website, newsletters, social media and events)
and be skilled at writing content that is accessible, engaging and uses plain
language.

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
The salary budget
is $108,126 to $125,000 per annum. The salary offered will be based on your
skills and experience.

Te wāhi ki a mātou | What we offer
- Small,

friendly, supportive work environment within a flat structure
- Exposure
to the communications and engagement requirements of the wider Ministry
- Additional
Ministry leave days, wellbeing days and volunteer day
- Laptop,
mobile and WFH equipment
- A
range of health and wellbeing benefits including an annual wellness payment
- Modern
offices located on Wellington's scenic waterfront with collaborative working
spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers
- A
welcoming employee network such as the Māori and Pasifika, Wāhine, and Rainbow
networks as well as the PSA and Eco Groups

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply
To view the job
Applications
close midnight, Sunday 25 February 2024.
For further
information or to speak confidentially, in the first instance please contact Rebeca
We encourage
identities. We aim to have a Ministry that represents the wider Aotearoa that
we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a
workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, supported and a sense of
belonging.
For any support

Please note
unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.



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