Communications Adviser

6 months 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.

Communications Adviser - Washington DC
- An exciting opportunity to use your communications skills as part of the New Zealand Embassy team in the fascinating and fast-paced US capital.
- A varied role that would suit an energetic, self-motivated communications all-rounder with experience in social media, media management, and events.
- Support high profile engagement in the United States to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

This role is at the heart of the New Zealand Embassy’s public operations. You will develop and direct our digital and public diplomacy initiatives and strategy which promote the interests of the New Zealand government in the United States. Key elements of the role include:

- Maintaining the Embassy’s social media presence
- Engaging with US media and NZ media in the US
- Liaising and managing media elements of official NZ Government visits
- Developing the Embassy’s public diplomacy strategy and presence
- Supporting New Zealand Embassy events
- Responding to public enquiries
- Helping us connect with prominent NZers in the US

The role would suit a self-motivated communications all-rounder. You will collaborate with Embassy staff, and with public diplomacy and media colleagues across the New Zealand public sector in Wellington.

The Post provides a comprehensive health insurance package and 20 days of paid vacation per year.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? - Who are we looking for?

**We’d like to hear from you if you have**:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a communications field
- Experience in managing news media, social media channels, and public relations
- Experience in planning and organising events
- The ability to work as part of a team to support others and also to lead independent efforts
- Great organisation skills and the ability to manage competing demands
- A positive attitude with proven ability to build, maintain and leverage strong relationships
- Excellent communication skills that will be effective in a diplomatic setting
- Critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail, who can anticipate issues and generate creative solutions
- Pride in your work and have a strong delivery focus

Why work for us?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options.

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 NZ Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance.

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Applications close at 5:00pm Friday 22nd March NZT.



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