Strategic Communications Advisor

1 week ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Put yourself at the heart of New Zealand's cyber defence.

We have a rare opportunity for an experienced Strategic Communications practitioner to challenge themselves in a truly unique and stimulating environment at the forefront of New Zealand's national security.

In this role, you will be designing, developing and implementing the stakeholder engagement and communications approach and activities for the GCSB's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

Day to day, this role will be responsible for a diverse range of tasks including creating communications and stakeholder engagement plans and strategies, managing media requests, writing speeches for Directors, producing communications material and collateral, and supporting the communications response to high-profile cyber security incidents.

Your work will play a central part in ensuring the reputation of the NCSC is protected and enhanced. You will also work across the wider security and intelligence sector to enhance the New Zealand Intelligence Community (NZIC) approach to communications. Your expertise and skills in the following areas will be fundamental to your success:

- A tertiary qualification in a relevant area such as journalism, communications or external public relations
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience (7+ years) of working in an intermediate to senior media role
- A sound understanding of the machinery of government and our political environment
- Significant experience developing and implementing communications strategies and plans
- Experience in online and digital communications
- Proven ability to work strategically
- Experienced speech writer
- Demonstrated relationship management at all levels
- Ability to find solutions to complex problems

We're also committed to your wellbeing. We want our people to be the best they can be, both at work and at home. We offer our people comprehensive benefits, access to staff networking groups, flexible working and great work-life balance.

If you want to love coming to work each day, let us help you become Beyond Ordinary.

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