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The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders. Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.
About the role
The Digital Content Adviser, Social Media is an integral member of the Ministry's Communications Division.
Savvy, talented and knowledgeable on all things Social Media, you are someone who can remain calm in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks as needed.
You will work across the various business groups within Wellington and with our international post network to create content, publish and ensure quality and timeliness of all communications across our various social media channels.
More specifically, in this role you'll:
manage our ministry social media accounts and help our global network to manage theirs
advise and train staff in Wellington and around the world how to create great content, publish to our channels and to target audiences
work with our wider communications team to deliver strategic campaigns and a variety of other projects
promote the value of clear, concise content
The full salary range for this role is $87,672 and $118,615 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.
Who are we looking for?
You're at your happiest when the numbers are up and the whole team is being thanked for it. You'll have:
5+ years' communication, including at least 3 years in Social Media delivery and support.
experience in a range of communications environments, including government and private sector
publishing experience on major social media platforms
excellent writing skills and experience turning dry documents into snappy plain English content for social media
skills to create video and infographics
the ability to stay calm in a storm, impeccable people skills and creativity to burn.
Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Maori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Maori (the Maori worldview) into your work.
If you are just starting on this journey that's OK too as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.
Why MFAT?
We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.
MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.
We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
About us
Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.
By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand's interests and pursue New Zealand's values.
We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.
To Apply / Interested?
Apply today with your CV and cover letter. For a confidential discussion please email ******. To be employed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen or Permanent Resident.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken.
Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.
Please note that this is not a Foreign Policy / diplomatic role. This is a Corporate role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.
Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 29 October 2024.
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