Climate Change Communications Lead

3 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealalnd Government Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Advisor, Communications and Engagement to join our team and drive end-to-end communications and engagement processes supporting the Commission's work programme under the CCRA.

This role involves communicating complex information, providing communications and engagement leadership, delivering stakeholder and engagement communications plans, and preparing various materials.

About Our Organisation:

We are an independent agency dedicated to driving climate action in Aotearoa New Zealand. We provide impartial, evidence-based advice to the Government on mitigating and adapting to climate change.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Communicate complex information in ways that are compelling and easy to understand, adapting styles to needs and audience.
  • Provide communications and engagement leadership, ensuring efficient execution and delivery.
  • Deliver stakeholder and engagement communications plans, develop tools and templates, and operate as system owner for relevant channels.
  • Prepare speeches, media statements, presentations, commentary, social media content, and other materials in a clear and well-structured manner.

Your Requirements:

  • Proven experience in senior communications roles across government, private or non-government sectors nationally and/or internationally.
  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
  • Experience in product design, publication, and communications.
  • Demonstrated high levels of integrity.
  • Knowledge of the machinery of government, contemporary political environment, and government policies, and principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Māori.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Highly effective planning and organisational skills, including time management and prioritising work in a complex environment.


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