Advisor, Communications

1 week ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

If you're passionate about using the power of storytelling to connect people, build community, and inspire change, then this is the role for you.

**Mo te tunga | About the role**:
As our Advisor, Communications, you'll play a key part in delivering advice and hands-on support across our communications functions.

You'll help shape internal communications that keep our kaimahi informed and connected, manage digital channels including our intranet, website and social media platforms, and contribute to media and stakeholder engagement activities.

This is a varied role where you'll need to be comfortable switching gears - one day you might be crafting a message from our Chief Executive for internal release, the next you could be producing social media content, developing a communications plan, or responding to a media query.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Contribute to team planning, strategy, and work programme development.
- Support delivery of key projects and initiatives across Whaikaha.
- Development of internal communications to keep staff engaged and connected.
- Support and update our digital channels including the internal and external websites.
- Ensure all content meets accessibility and quality standards and uses plain, inclusive language.
- Champion storytelling and effective communication that builds trust and inspires action.
- Support media management and issue response, ensuring risks and opportunities are identified early.
- Develop engaging digital content for a variety of audiences and platforms.

**Mou | About you**:

- Proven experience in internal and external communications, with a good grasp of the full communications mix.
- Strong writing and editing skills with an ability to craft clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with content management systems and digital publishing best practices.
- Understanding of social media platforms and how to tailor content for different channels.
- A team player who's proactive, curious, and thrives in a flexible, collaborative environment.
- Design and video editing skills considered positively, but not a must.

To undertake this role successfully you will either be a disabled person or you will be able to establish credibility and trust with the disability community.

**He Whakaahuatanga Tunga | Position Description**:
The job description can be found here: Advisor Communications position description.

**Salary Range**: $78,222 - $94,689

**Mo matou | About us**:
At Whaikaha, we want an Aotearoa New Zealand where Deaf and disabled people and tangata whaikaha Maori are thriving.

As a Ministry we are dedicated to this goal, working with government, businesses, and communities to drive real change.

We do this by investing in disability communities, providing strategic and policy advice across government, monitoring how well services are working, and identifying new, exciting opportunities to make a difference.

We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive environment.

**Ka kati nga tono hei te | Applications close**: Thursday 26 June 2025.

**Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply**:

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