Principal Advisor, Media

1 week ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Use your media expertise
Wellington based, 12 months fixed term for parental leave cover
Salary midpoint of $132,833, actual salary dependent on your experience

Are you a high performing individual with a media background, a passion for communicating and someone who thrives in busy environments?

Ko wai mātou - About Us
At Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters. Our mahi ensures New Zealanders are cared for by a health system that is innovative, future focussed and world leading.

Ko tōu ake mahi - What You'll Do
As the Principal Advisor, you'll play an important part in helping to build and maintain trust and confidence in the Ministry's activities and actions. You'll be resilient, accurate, able to write quickly, translate complex health information into a call for action, and track our progress towards our key communications and organisational goals.
In this role you will communicate directly with media, produce material that is fit for purpose and provide advice about the best approach. You'll work closely with Ministry staff to achieve a good result and be comfortable operating at the highest levels in the organisation and with key stakeholders

Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring
To be successful in this position, you will be adept at working in a fast-paced, agile environment and will bring;
Two years or more of daily mainstream media experience
Strong written skills and an ability to take complex information and synthesise into key messages for relevant audiences
Demonstrated experience at managing high profile and sensitive issues
Demonstrated experience working successfully in diverse cultural contexts, with knowledge of Maori and/or Pasifika relations
Prior communications and/or engagement experience from within the public or health sector preferred.

He aha ta tatou kawe mai - What We Bring
Flexibility - We understand everyone is different and treat most roles as flexible
Inclusivity - Our Values help us to provide a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace
Wellbeing - Our people can be themselves, are supported and able to perform well in their roles
Purpose - Our mahi is nationally significant and is improving the lives of New Zealanders

Ngā Uaratanga - Our Values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities to achieve pae ora - healthy futures for all New Zealanders.

Manaakitanga - We show care, inclusion, respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
Kaitiakitanga - We preserve and maintain an environment that enables our people to thrive
Whakapono - We have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing
Kōkiri ngātahi - We commit and work together towards a common purpose

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply

We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.

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