Communications Adviser

4 weeks ago


Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Join a supportive and committed team where you can learn and grow
- Full-time, permanent role
- Varied, interesting and fast-paced external communications work

'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' - ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.'
Corrections' Media Team is looking for a new Communications Adviser. Our team is responsible for engaging with journalists and media outlets, responding to media queries, managing filming and interview requests, supporting senior leaders through events and issues, and managing Corrections' social media channels.
Ngā kawenga | About the role
In the role of Communications Adviser, you will support Corrections' media engagement by providing communications knowledge, support and advice. This includes being the initial point of contact for journalists, assisting with the management of media queries, and monitoring social media channels.
**Key accountabilities include but are not limited to**:

- Act as the key entry point for media queries into the Department through monitoring the media inbox and answering the media phone, and ensuring all queries are logged and managed.
- Research and write responses to media queries.
- Identify good news stories and prepare social media posts, media releases and pitches to media.
- Provide an after-hours media and social media service as required by the on-call roster.

This role is based at National Office in Wellington, with the need to be based on site for the majority of the week. This is due to the reactive nature of the role and level of stakeholder support often required at short notice. There is an on-call element to the role, which can be discussed at interview stage.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
To be successful in the role of Communications Adviser you will need the following, with additional skills and experience requirements detailed in the attached job description:

- Strong writing and proofreading skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
- Talent for recognising communications opportunities and good judgement in identifying and raising issues.
- Ability to research and write for media and other purposes.

Utu ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $84,594 and the full range (85%-120%) is $71,905 - $101,513. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
**Applications will close**: Wednesday the 11th of September 2024.


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