Position Title : Adviser - Communications & Engagement
Team and Group : Communications & Engagement
Position Type : Permanent, Full Time (38 hours per week)
Location : Wellington CBD office (Queens Wharf) / Two flexible WFH days per week
Salary : $79,078 - $100,420 per annum (+ KiwiSaver)
About the Ministry of Transport
The Ministry of Transport, Te Manatu Waka is the system leader for the transport sector whether it's on land, at sea, in the air, or connecting Aotearoa to the world. We work in partnership with a number of transport agencies to help keep the transport system moving and are the government's principal adviser on transport policy, regulation and investment.
At the Ministry of Transport, we pride ourselves on being a small, agile, and friendly Ministry, which maintains a culture that is collaborative, bold, and invested.
We have approximately 230 staff across our Wellington and Auckland offices.
About the opportunity
As an Adviser in the Communications and Engagement team, you'll be at the forefront of the Government's transport priorities working across a variety of interesting and fast-moving pieces of work. You'll be part of a Ministry leading outcomes that touch the daily lives of almost every New Zealander in some way. You'll join a truly welcoming and friendly team who will encourage you to develop and grow your skills.
Key responsibilities include:
Contributing to the development of communications strategies and plans
Writing and editing content for internal and external communications channels, including digital
Supporting the development of general communications material, including material for the Ministers' offices
Working with the team on proactive media activity and responses
Assisting with planning and delivering internal and external events
What you'll bring:
Previous central government communications advisory experience
Experience in developing digital content and use of social media channels
Demonstrated writing and editing experience along with excellent attention to detail
The ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines
Salary range: The base salary budget for this position is $79,078 - $100,420 per annum (+KiwiSaver). The salary offered will be based on your skills and experience.
What we offer:
Development and progression opportunities
Additional Ministry leave days, wellbeing days, and volunteer day
Laptop, mobile and WFH IT equipment
A range of health and wellbeing benefits including an annual wellness payment
Modern offices located on Wellington's scenic waterfront with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers
Welcoming employee-led networks such as the Maori and Pasifika, Wahine, and Rainbow networks
How to apply:
To view the job description or apply online including a cover letter and CV click Apply.
Please note, this position is based at our Wellington office, and you must have the legal right to live and work in Aotearoa to apply for this role.
Applications close midnight, Sunday 8 September 2024. For further information or to speak confidentially, in the first instance please contact Rebeca Bakker, Senior Recruitment Adviser at ******.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, orientations and identities. We aim to have a Ministry that represents the wider Aotearoa that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, supported and a sense of belonging.
For any support or accessibility needs during our recruitment process, please contact us at ******.
Please note we are not engaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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