Communications and Stakeholder Relations Lead

6 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Worksafe New Zealand Full time

About Us

WorkSafe New Zealand is the primary workplace health and safety regulator in New Zealand. Our vision is to ensure that everyone who goes to work comes home healthy and safe. We play a critical role in protecting workers and promoting a culture of safety.

About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our communications and government services team as Head of Communications and Government Services. This is a rare opportunity to lead a critical function in a high-profile regulatory organisation.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Lead teams responsible for government engagement, ministerial servicing, internal and external communications, and performance reporting.
  • Develop and implement effective communication strategies to engage with stakeholders, including ministers, officials, and the public.
  • Provide expert advice on communications and stakeholder relations to the CEO and other senior leaders.
  • Refine accountability reporting, strengthen strategic branding, and embed consistent internal processes.
  • Ensure performance data is accurate, aligned with financial reporting, and supports informed decision-making.

Key Skills and Experience

  • Extensive experience in ministerial and government engagement with a strong understanding of the machinery of government, ministerial processes, and board-level reporting.
  • A strong leader who empowers teams, fosters collaboration, and builds a high-performing workplace culture.
  • Exceptional strategic communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for executive and board audiences.
  • Experience in influencing senior leaders, managing stakeholders, and driving organisational change.


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