Senior Communications Advisor

6 days ago

Wellington, New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Full time
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

  • Two permanent full-time senior communications advisors
  • Two six-month fixed-term senior communications advisors
  • Based in our central Wellington offices
  • Salary range: $101,911 - $121,196 + KiwiSaver
Tēnei tūranga - About the Roles:

We are looking for two permanent senior communications advisors and two six-month fixed-term senior communications advisors to support a range of portfolios and functions at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). We are looking for experienced and adaptable communications practitioners who are keen to get stuck in and add value. We need people who are adept at turning technical information into something beautiful, and for the external communications roles, experience working with ministers’ offices is an asset. If this sounds like you, let us know in your cover letter if you have a preference for a particular area. It’s also okay to be up for any challenge

Permanent roles

Labour, Science and Enterprise (LSE) Group – 1x senior communications advisor

In this role you will predominantly support our external communications mahi in tourism and economic growth, supporting ministerial announcements and other communications needs in those areas, but also helping across the rest of our Labour, Science and Enterprise communications team as required. Our team of talented communications professionals is very collaborative and supportive, fleet-footed and expert at working in a fast-paced environment. We deliver communications support for a wide range of high profile and cutting-edge ministerial portfolios which are key to New Zealand’s economic growth.

Internal and Corporate Communications – 1x senior communications advisor

This role will support the delivery of internal and corporate communications across the whole organisation. The work you will be doing is key to the successful operation of MBIE, and to ensuring our people are supported and well-informed. In this role you will be part of a pool of Senior Advisors across the whole enterprise. You will be people-centred, innovative, and have a proactive approach wanting to deliver best practice communication solutions.

Fixed-term roles

Building, Resources and Markets (BRM) Group – 1x senior advisor (six-months fixed-term)

This role will mainly partner with the Commerce and Consumer Affairs policy teams, who provide policy and regulatory advice to support consumers and businesses to interact with confidence, to ensure our markets are working well. Some of the key work programmes this role will support include promoting competition in markets such as grocery and banking, reforms to New Zealand’s company law, and work to help protect Kiwis from online financial scams.

Surge – 1x senior advisor (six-months fixed-term)

This role will support across the six communications teams in MBIE and will be assigned into individual teams for significant periods to support during peak times. The first three months of this fixed-term contract will be spent in the Regional Development & Commercial Services (RDCS) group, to backfill an internal secondment. Our communications work programme includes supporting significant announcements regarding regional development funding and milestones.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

To be successful in these roles, you need to be able to:
  • think on your feet, work under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • write well, develop, design and deliver comprehensive communications strategies
  • help manage our media relationships and have a sound understanding of the media landscape
  • build strong working relationships with senior managers, ministers’ offices and subject matter experts
  • use your knowledge about central Government decision-making and operating procedures
  • demonstrate a proactive, positive approach, bringing great ideas to the table
  • use your deep experience in issues and risk management, proactive engagement and communications planning.
Ideally you would also have more than five years’ experience in creating and delivering internal and/or external communications strategies and supporting material.

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders. We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description . All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Roxani Rahn at quoting ref MBIE/16888 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Sunday, 23 March. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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