Senior Communications Adviser

3 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.
- Work closely with senior leaders to develop and implement a strategic approach to improving internal communications and lift the profile of the People and Operations Group.
- Join a committed and diverse team at MFAT, where you'll have the opportunity to build connections with and influence others while advancing New Zealand's interests and pursuing its values.
- Wellington based role with flexible work options

This is a 13 month fixed term or secondment opportunity to cover a period of parental leave.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
As Senior Communications Adviser you will develop and lead internal communications and engagement for the People and Operations Group. You will work closely with the Deputy Chief Executive and the People and Operations Leadership team to lift the profile of the Group internally and across the Ministry.

The appointment range for this role is $117,541 to $ 138,283 - total remuneration including employer contribution to Kiwisaver.
Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? - Who are we looking for?We’re looking for a skilled relationship developer and influencer who can build trust and confidence with and among our teams and their stakeholders. You will provide strategic advice and support to senior leaders and their teams and mentor people across the Group who assist or take responsibility for their Division’s internal communications.

**We'd particularly like to hear about your experience in**:

- leading internal communications across a complex organisation
- developing strategies and initiatives that are aligned with an overarching strategy, well founded, practical, and appropriate
- working with and mentoring others in a team
- writing and comfortably bringing ideas and advice to the table at a strategic level
- using Zoom webinar and video editing software

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We’re committed to focusing on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page on our website to find out more about why we love working here.

We are also working to grow the diversity of our workforce and the inclusive nature of our workplace.

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

For a copy of the position description please click here

You must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to get and maintain an appropriate NZ Government Security clearance.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 7th May

**Please note**:
This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here at MFAT as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

13 Month Fixed term role Senior Comms - Internal focussed



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