Press Secretary

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Type**: Events-Based Hours: Full time Location: Wellington Business Group: Ministerial and Secretariat Services Branch: Te Haumi - Enterprise Partnerships Salary: $97,166 - 130,047
- Fast-paced, exciting & stimulating environment,
- Work in the Beehive, the heart of Executive Government
- A range of staff benefits

We currently have multiple vacancies for a Press Secretary, across a range of Minister's offices.
- Do you have a background in journalism or communications?
- Be part of a Government that is putting New Zealander's first
- Fast paced and ever-changing environment

Working on the Parliamentary precinct is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of policy decision making affecting all New Zealanders where communicating the Government's future direction is both exciting and rewarding.
We are seeking someone who is ready for a fast-paced, exciting, and stimulating role. Based in a ministerial office, you will work closely with a Minister to ensure communications are aligned to policy and decision-making of the Executive Government.
As the Press Secretary you will be responsible for supporting a Minister with the development and promotion of key strategies. The nature of this position requires you to both plan and prepare a story before it happens as well as create the narrative.
With a significant background in media, communications and/or public relations combined with a strong understanding of issues and initiatives of importance to the Minister and associated responsibilities delegated to them by the Prime Minister, you will be an integral part of the Minister's team. Supporting the wider team is crucial in ensuring communications are clear, informative and timely. If you are comfortable working in an environment where no two days are the same, and you have the ability to adapt to new situations, learning information as you go, this role may be just the next career move you are looking for.
The position will require you to move seamlessly through a range of complex material, where an eye for detail and the ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences, through a number of channels is critical to success. Having a highly attuned awareness of the current media and political landscape, you will be confident in writing speeches and news releases.
You will be comfortable and confident interacting in a collegial way with members of the Minister's team, others on the precinct, and a number of key stakeholders.
The Department of Internal Affairs is committed to the professional development of its employees, offering a number of in-house and self-paced online learning opportunities.

Working at the Department of Internal Affairs, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.
Ministerial and Secretariat Services is a business unit responsible for providing a range of services to the executive arm of government (VIP Transport, managing official visits to New Zealand), as well as support and advisory functions to bodies such as the Gambling Commission.

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