Community Engagement and Communications Advisor for

6 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Mō te tūnga - About the role
The Green Party's parliamentary team is looking for skilled political organisers to join our Community Outreach Team, supporting New Zealanders to engage with Green MPs and parliamentary processes.
- Get out and about in the community
- Establish relationships with a diverse range of people
- Organise and run events with Green MPs and communities
- Utilise your proven skills in community organising, communications, and online political activism

Tō kete - What you will bring to the role
Based in our Central Christchurch office, you will collaborate with colleagues in Wellington and Auckland to deliver high-quality events and community engagement opportunities for Green MPs. This includes online events and political engagement.
Your work will be an essential part of building public awareness about the work of Green Party MPs, and engaging New Zealanders in the democratic process through petitions and online submission guides.
You are somebody who can build and maintain networks. You will attend hui, meetings, and forums on behalf of the parliamentary party.

**Ngā haepapa - Responsibilities**:

- Developing high quality and engaging event plans and communications plans
- Engaging members of the public with the work of Green MPs, in person and online
- Identifying issues in the community of potential concern to the Green Party and providing advice on their resolution
- Building and maintaining positive working relationships with local community groups and networks
- Maintaining networks both inside and outside of Parliament to further the parliamentary party's parliamentary interests

He aha te pai o te mahi ki Te Ratonga Whare Pāremata? - Why work for Parliamentary Service?
- We offer a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, an eye and hearing subsidy, and an annual well-being payment
- You will receive an induction from Parliamentary Service to set you up to succeed, as well as having access to ongoing learning, development, and professional networking opportunities
- We are proud of He Ao Takitaki (our Te Ao Māori strategy); we offer karakia, waiata, and reo Māori opportunities along with opportunities through other staff networks
- Our core values are at the heart of how we work: Integrity, Manaakitanga, Accountability, Whanaungatanga, and Empowerment

Your friends and whanau describe you as community-minded, proactive, and willing to roll up your sleeves up and get things done. Needless to say, you have a high level of empathy and cultural sensitivity and no matter who you're engaging with, you leave them feeling supported and valued. You're a team player who enjoys collaborating with others and is well known for your proactive, driven, and resilient nature.
Applications close on Friday, 23 February 2024.



  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity to join our Communications and Engagement Delivery team as an Advisor, Communications and Engagement. **He kōrero mō mātou | About us**: He Pou a Rangi | Climate Change Commission is an independent Crown entity that drives climate action in Aotearoa New Zealand. We provide independent, impartial advice to the Government on...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand The Treasury Full time

    **_Support and lead a wide range of internal and external communications and engagement activities right across the organisation!_** - Oversight of our staff intranet including content creation and publishing - Supporting our media team with research, reporting and media engagement - Content coordination, creation, and planning for our external digital...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Support and lead a wide range of internal and external communications and engagement activities right across the organisation! - Oversight of our staff intranet including content creation and publishing - Supporting our media team with research, reporting and media engagement - Content coordination, creation, and planning for our external digital channels -...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Support and lead a wide range of internal and external communications and engagement activities right across the organisation! - Oversight of our staff intranet including content creation and publishing - Supporting our media team with research, reporting and media engagement - Content coordination, creation, and planning for our external digital channels -...

  • Community Engagement

    1 month ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Parliament Full time

    Bring your first-class community engagement to the heart of Parliament! **Tō kete | What you will bring to the role**: Your friends and whanau describe you as community-minded, proactive and willing to roll up your sleeves up and get things done. Needless to say, you have a high level of empathy and cultural sensitivity and no matter who you're engaging...


  • 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, Wellington, New Zealand The Treasury Full time

    _Support and lead a wide range of internal and external communications and engagement activities right across the organisation_ Oversight of our staff intranet including content creation and publishing Supporting our media team with research, reporting and media engagement Content coordination, creation, and planning for our external digital channels...

  • Senior Communications

    1 month ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand HAYS Full time

    Multiple generalist senior communications roles in a busy central government department. **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. The varied...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Environment where you will be challenged to learn and grow - Join our high-performing and dynamic team - Location flexible Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We are looking for a great connecter to help champion our reputation through best practice communications and engagement. This is a great opportunity for you to flex your strong writing talent, and...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand HAYS Full time

    6 month contract working on multiple projects for a well known New Zealand organisation. **Your new company** This company is future focussed and looks out for the health of New Zealander's every day. They are looking for a Senior Communications Advisor to come in and assist on a 6 month contract which has been created to provide communications advice and...


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

    MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economyDiscover a career with purpose at MBIE Be the connector, the innovator, the risk navigator, the storyteller Deliver communications about issues that really matter and make a difference to New Zealanders as part of high performing Engagement and Communications team Permanent, fulltime roles...


  • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment Full time

    Date: 30-May-2023- Location: Wellington, NZ, 6011Discover a career with purpose at MBIE:Be the connector, the innovator, the risk navigator, the story-teller:- Deliver communications about issues that really matter and make a difference to New Zealanders - as part of high performing Engagement and Communications team:Permanent, full-time roles supporting a...


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

    Environment where you will be challenged to learn and grow Join our highperforming and dynamic team Location flexibleTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We are looking for a great connecter to help champion our reputation through best practice communications and engagement. This is a great opportunity for you to flex your strong writing talent, and bring...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Looking for a communications role with more meaning? - Come and deliver communications to help fight climate change right where it really matters - Permanent, full-time, Wellington or Auckland locations preferred Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity Climate change is one of the most significant drivers impacting the land transport system. We are looking for...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Bring your first-class Communications experience to the heart of Parliament! Tō kete - What you will bring to the role Your friends and whanau describe you as community-minded, proactive and willing to roll up your sleeves up and get things done. Needless to say, you have a high level of empathy and cultural sensitivity and no matter who you're engaging...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Senior communications role in a high performing public health agency - Join a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives New Zealanders - Salary midpoint of $136,833, actual salary dependent on your experience We are looking for a proven communications professional to support and guide our Agency by leading our communications and...

  • Principal Advisor

    4 days ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    About the role Are you interested in part of the transformation of New Zealand's electricity sector? The Electricity Authority is looking for a Principal Advisor Communications and Engagement to work with a great team committed to making information about our increasingly renewable electricity industry easy to understand. The team is looking for a very...


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

    Permanent fulltime, flexible hours, Wellington, Auckland or Tauranga Location Be a part of a high performing, collaborative and supportive team Make a difference to all New ZealandersTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity There's lots of great transport projects and programmes on the go in New Zealand and we are growing our team to support them. An exciting...


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

    Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission leads the public sector to make a positive difference for New Zealand and New Zealanders.Effective communication and engagement are fundamental to the Commission's role as a system leader. The Communications and Engagement team provides strategic advice and services that support a unified Public Service, and...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Red Cross Full time

    Posted: 13/05/2024 Closing Date: 20/05/2024 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Wellington Job Category: Marketing **Senior Advisor Communications and Engagement** **Permanent Full-Time, based in either Wellington or Christchurch** - Bring an iconic brand to life through storytelling and engagement with communities, volunteers and members. -...