Communications and Engagement Advisor

7 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand Government Communications Security Bureau Full time

Put yourself at the heart of New Zealand's cyber defence
We have an exciting opportunity for a communications professional to challenge themselves in a truly unique and stimulating environment where they will be helping to improve New Zealand's cyber security and resilience.
**About the role**:
In this role, you will be developing and delivering communications products, services and advice for the GCSB's National Cyber Security Centre. You will have responsibility for some of the NCSC's high-profile communications outputs, including our quarterly reports, and you will be involved with the award-winning Own Your Online education campaign.
Engagement is also an important part of this role, and it includes managing media requests, liaising with other organisations, and supporting the communications response to cyber security incidents.
Who are we looking for?
Given the critical reliance of NCSC on trust and relationships with its stakeholders, combined with the fast-paced nature of the unit, the quality of communications planning and delivery will be a key area of success.
Your expertise and skills in the following areas will be fundamental to your success:
A tertiary qualification with a focus in a relevant area such as communications, journalism, and/or public relations
Demonstrated experience (2 years+) of working in a communications role
Experience with developing and implementing communications plans
Proven written communication skills, including preparing material for media, speeches, web and internal audiences; and producing information for a range of channels.
Demonstrated relationship management skills
A genuine interest in cyber security, and the ability to translate technical concepts into everyday language
Desirable - Previous experience as a journalist/newsroom experience.
Desirable - An understanding of national security matters, the National Security System, and the role of GCSB and NZSIS within that system.
Why Join Us?
Alongside getting to work with other talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:
Medical Insurance and Vision Care packages
Enhanced employer contributions to your Kiwisaver
Generous Leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leave
Childcare allowance for your preschoolers
Onsite free gym
Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
Great work-life balance
Before you apply
Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment.
**You must**:
Have been a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 years
OR
Hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years
Be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance. Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15-year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.
You can also learn more about our work and understand our areas of focus by reading New Zealand's Security Threat Environment | New Zealand Security Intelligence Service
Job Details
Reference #
9270
Location(s)
Wellington, Auckland
Salary
Band G $87,048 (90%) - $111,228 (115%)
Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role
Closes on
16 Nov 2025 23:55
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
Job level(s)
Graduate, Experienced
Expertise
Communications

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