Strategic Advisor Engagement and Impact

15 hours ago


Wellington City, New Zealand NZ Education Review Office Full time

**Strategic Advisor - Engagement and Impact**

We have an exciting opportunity in Te Ihuwaka (the research centre within the Education Review Office) for a Strategic Advisor, Engagement and Impact. This position is focused on communications and stakeholders, to support the translation of our national review insights into real-world impacts. You will be in a unique position to influence positive change across Aotearoa New Zealand's education sector.

**What you'll do**

You'll lead and deliver key communications and engagement activities, including:

- Driving Te Ihuwaka's **Impact Strategy and Plan**:

- Managing **online channels** - social media, website, and intranet
- Leading **messaging, media liaison, and communications plans**:

- Building **strong stakeholder relationships** and supporting team capability
- Producing **high-quality publications, reports, and digital content**:

- Developing **innovative communication products and channels**

**What you'll bring**
- Communications and media expertise
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Project leadership and ability to deliver under pressure
- Excellent writing, editing, and attention to detail
- Understanding of the NZ government, public service, and media landscape
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Visio a bonus)

This office-based role is a great opportunity to use your communications expertise to help improve education outcomes across Aotearoa.

**A bit about us**: Te Ihuwaka, ERO's education evaluation centre, works on national research and evaluation projects. Our recent work is here: ERO Te Ihuwaka website. Our team is diverse, energetic, and supportive, and our work is challenging and interesting. The role is based in our central Wellington office.

Applications Close Sunday 3 April 2025



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