Senior Adviser Communications

2 days 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 ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi'_** - 'There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.'**

**Nga kawenga | About the role**

Corrections' Media Team is looking for a new Senior 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.

**He korero mou | About you**

As a Senior Communications Adviser, you will play a significant role in our external communications efforts, focusing on media management and the daily operations of our Department's social media accounts. You must have a strong risk radar and exceptional written and oral communication skills. This role involves providing strategic advice, handling significant communications issues, and enhancing the Department's communications capabilities by mentoring junior members of the Media Team.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Researching and responding to media queries
- Identifying and managing potential media issues
- Promoting good news stories
- Arranging interviews or filming opportunities

**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.**

**Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience**

To be successful in the role of Senior Communications Adviser you will need the following, with additional skills and experience requirements detailed in the attached job description:

- Talent for recognising communications opportunities and good judgement in identifying and raising issues.
- Ability to independently navigate sensitive or complex issues and propose a way forward.
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills and attention to detail.
- Good oral communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.

**Utu a-tau | Salary**

The midpoint of the salary range is $119,013 and the full range (85%-120%) is $101,162-$142,816 Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

**Ko wai matou | 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, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

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 whanau.

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

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 close on: Wednesday 22nd January. Please be aware that interviews are scheduled for the week of 27th January.

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