Senior Communications Advisor

1 week ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

**Te Haeata/The Opportunity**

The Ministry of Justice Te Tāhū o te Ture is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Advisor to deliver end-to-end communication services across the Ministry.

You'll play a key role in providing expert strategic communications advice, crafting compelling content, and ensuring our messaging reaches the right audiences through the right channels.

In this role, you will:

- develop and implement communication plans that support Ministry priorities
- advise senior leaders on communications strategies and best practices
- create engaging content for internal and external audiences
- foster strong relationships with stakeholders, both internally and externally
- support reputation management and ensure brand consistency.

**Ō** pūkenga/Skills and Experience**
- significant experience at a senior level, across the full range of the communications discipline
- the ability to assess, prioritise and appropriately support a wide-ranging work programme
- excellent time management, attention to detail and self-motivation
- exceptional relationship management skills and the ability to form strong working relationships with senior leaders
- an understanding of the machinery of government, and experience navigating a large or complex public sector agency
- experience coaching and mentoring other communications professionals.

**Mō mātou/**About us**

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

**Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here**

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

- 4.4 weeks holiday leave
- an online professional development portal
- access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

**Utu ā-tau/**Salary**

The appointing salary for this role will be between $97,208 and $135,539 based on skills and experience.

**Tono mai/Apply**

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