Media and Communications Advisor

Provide communications advice and support for regional and national projects, manage regional media relationships and enquiries, use a broad range of DOC's channels to effectively share our amazing stories.
- Take advantage of a range of development and training opportunities across the organisation.
- Four weeks + three days annual leave per year, flexible hours and hybrid office/work from home.
- Permanent full time, Taupo location.

Toitū te marae a Tāne-Mahuta, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata
If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Māori, te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We do this by:

- protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposes
- managing threats and adverse impacts
- being a voice for conservation
- connecting people to nature.

He angitūtanga | About the role
Are you a passionate, creative storyteller who loves getting out into nature? How would you feel about the opportunity to get up-close and personal with some of the most unique native species and stunning locations Aotearoa has to offer - and to share stories about the incredible conservation mahi of Te Papa Atawhai Department of Conservation?
As a Media and Communications Advisor, you will lead and deliver media and communications support for the Central North Island Region, telling their amazing conservation stories. You will also provide media and communications support to a number of national portfolios and projects, with the support of the wider Media and Communications Team. You will quickly identify risks and opportunities, adapt your approach, and provide staff and stakeholders with appropriate communications support when required.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We are looking for a flexible self-starter and capable multi-tasker who has strong communication planning and writing skills. You will have a natural ability to tell stories using multiple channels, as well as the capability to identify and act on opportunities, engaging with different audiences and proactively seek opportunities.
If you have the following skills and experience, we are keen to hear from you:

- Creative experience telling stories using a range of internal and external communications channels, as well as a proven track record of communicating across a diverse and distributed organisation.
- Ability to quickly understand multiple issues, manage conflicting priorities and operate to a high standard.
- Excellent communicator and collaborator with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience in developing and implementing effective systems to manage critical communications issues and risks.
- Experience partnering and engaging with iwi and tangata whenua as well as an understanding of the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi is highly desirable.
- Three plus years' experience leading communications and media relations.
- A tertiary qualification in communications, media, public relations or marketing.
- Full New Zealand Driver Licence.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?
Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between Māori and the Crown, and lifting our cultural capability. We encourage our people to bring their authentic self and unique perspectives to work, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

- flexible working opportunities suited to your role
- career development, secondment and training opportunities to help you realise your goals
- study assistance in programmes that are relevant to your work
- employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and discounted medical insurance
- great discounts on DOC accommodation and outdoor apparel and gear so you're ready for your next adventure
- Te Pukenga Atawhai - Cultural Capability Development Programme.

Check these out in more detail via Why work at DOC?

Mō te tīma | About the team
The Media and Communications Team provides media and external communications support and services across the Department, working closely with the Ministers' offices and senior management. Spread across Aotearoa, each region has a regionally based media and communications advisor to advise and support regional staff on local operations/projects and issues while also providing support on regionally and nationally significant programmes and projects.

The salary range for this position is $73,336.00 to $93,708.00 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period