Adviser - Communications & Engagement

3 months ago

Lower Hutt, New Zealand Ministry of Transport Full time

**Position Title**:Adviser - Communications & Engagement

**Team and Group**:Communications & Engagement

**Position Type**:Permanent, Full Time (38 hours per week)

**Location**:Wellington CBD office (Queens Wharf) / Two flexible WFH days per week

**Salary**:$79,078 - $100,420 per annum per year (+ KiwiSaver)
- Small, friendly Ministry | Flexible WFH days | Wellbeing & Ministry leave days
- Permanent full time (38 hours) | Scenic Wellington CBD waterfront location
- Internal, external, and media communications experience needed

**About the Ministry of Transport | He kupu mō mātou Te Manatū Waka**

The Ministry of Transport, Te Manatū Waka 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 work in partnership with a number of transport agencies to help keep the transport system moving and are the government’s principal adviser on transport policy, regulation and investment.

At the Ministry of Transport, we pride ourselves on being a small, agile, and friendly Ministry, which maintains a culture that is collaborative, bold, and invested. We have approximately 230 staff across our Wellington and Auckland offices.

**About the opportunity | Ngā whakamārama mō te tūnga**

As an Adviser in the Communications and Engagement team, you’ll be at the forefront of the Government’s transport priorities working across a variety of interesting and fast-moving pieces or work. You’ll be part of a Ministry leading outcomes that touch the daily lives of almost every New Zealander in some way. You’ll join a truly welcoming and friendly team who will encourage you to develop and grow your skills.

Key responsibilities include.
- Contributing to the development of communications strategies and plans
- Writing and editing content for internal and external communications channels, including digital
- Supporting the development of general communications material, including material for the Ministers’ offices
- Working with the team on proactive media activity and responses
- Assisting with planning and delivering internal and external events.

**What you’ll bring | Te wāhi ki a koe**
- Previous central government communications advisory experience
- Experience in developing digital content and use of social media channels
- Demonstrated writing and editing experience along with excellent attention to detail
- The ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines.

**Salary range | Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau**

The base salary budget for this position is $79,078 - $100,420 per annum (+KiwiSaver). The salary offered will be based on your skills and experience.

**What we offer | Te wāhi ki a mātou**

Join us and be a part of our passionate Ministry, shaping the future of transportation in New Zealand. You’ll enjoy working in our great Wellington waterfront location, with flexible working (two days working from home per week) and a range of employee benefits. Some of our benefits include.
- Development and progression opportunities
- Additional Ministry leave days, wellbeing days and volunteer day
- Laptop, mobile and WFH IT 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
- Welcoming employee led networks such as the Māori and Pasifika, Wāhine, and Rainbow networks.

**_Applications close midnight, Sunday 8 September 2024._**
- Please note we are not engaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted._

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