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Strategic Communications Lead

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry Of Business, Innovation And Employment Full time

About the Role

The Strategic Communications Lead will partner with the business group responsible for delivering significant regional investments and a centre for commercial expertise for the wider public service.

This role heads a small team of communication professionals, from advisor through to principal level, and is critical in driving the strategic communications objectives of the RDCS Group, in line with the overarching, long-term goals of MBIE.

Key Responsibilities

  • Experience leading strategic communications functions
  • Extensive experience working with minister's offices and providing strategic communications advice
  • In-depth experience in issues and risk navigation, proactive engagement and communications planning
  • Comprehensive understanding of communications principles and frameworks, and working as part of a wider communications leadership team to deliver consistent, high-quality advice
  • Able to see the potential in people, finding ways to grow and develop a team to ensure the best possible communications support for the business
  • Excellent interpersonal communications skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with people at all levels
  • Proven success in building and leading a high-performing team in a changing environment
  • Knowledge of machinery of government, government processes, and experience working on cross-government initiatives
  • Highly tuned influencing and negotiation skills
  • Proven planning and organisational management skills to ensure the best use of team resources and expertise
  • Able to quickly understand customer needs and use these insights to drive proactive engagement

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, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

Culture and Values

Our culture is guided by our values: Mahi Tahi – Better Together, Maia – Bold and brave, Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future, Pono Me Te Tika – Own It. Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.