Media & Digital Communications Advisor | Kaitohu Matua Pae Tuku Korero Permanent position Wellington or Auckland based Salary Range $81,003 – $95,298 Korero mo te turanga | About the role We are seeking an exceptional and creative communications professional to join the Commission on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate for this role will have a strategic mind, a creative eye, political nous, and a demonstrated understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and human rights. The Media & Digital Communications Advisor will develop and implement creative and influential digital communications strategies, and support Commissioners, the Commission's senior leadership and staff to help influence positive changes to human rights and Te Tiriti outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand. He korero mou | About you To succeed in this role, you'll need to be agile in handling competing demands, skilled with multi-media production, words and complex ideas, visually aware, adept at social media, content management and relationship-building, technically proficient, and knowledgeable about the New Zealand media landscape, including its nuances, its people and its priorities. Knowledge of and commitment to human rights, indigenous rights and Te Tiriti o Waitangi A relevant tertiary qualification(s) in media, communications, social marketing, design, or multi-media production is highly desirable and/or equivalent experience Proven ability to influence and effect change through advocacy, digital strategy development, planning, campaigning and public engagement Excellent social media and CMS management Ability to develop digital media materials including graphic design assets, video, and photography Strong written, oral and presentation communication skills Advanced collaborative and agile partnering, stakeholder management skills Experience developing and executing public awareness campaigns through a variety of channels (i.e. social media / online / print / broadcast) Nga whaipainga o te mahi keite Kahui Tika Tangata | Benefits of working at the Human Rights Commission In return, we offer a flexible, inclusive, and diverse work environment, where your contributions are valued and you can really make a positive difference. We also have some great benefits: Generous leave package of five (5) weeks Annual Leave + an additional suite of leave (Commission Days, Cultural Leave, Sick leave) Te Tiriti Based Organisation 37.5 hrs working week Flexible Working Career Progression Enhanced (above legislation) Parental Leave provisions Mo to matou Ropu | About the Team The Engagement Ropu is focused on public-facing engagement and ensuring impact on our strategic pieces of work to realise changes in people's lives, changes in attitudes and changes in policy, legislation or practice. The work of the ropu is aligned to the Commission's strategic plan and is multifaceted including advocacy, stakeholder engagement, public consultation, research and communications. The Advisory Support team provides expert support for our Commissioners when they're advancing strategic aims, publicly appearing on issues and engaging with the community. The Research and Engagement team supports the production of commission research, consultation with the public and strategic education and/or advocacy. The Communications and Media team support the Commission's external communication work and ensure that our priority work is strategically promoted to reach appropriate audiences and achieve progress for our goals. Mo te Kahui Tika Tangata | About the Human Rights Commission Te Kahui Tika Tangata is Aotearoa New Zealand's national human rights institution. The Commission was created to provide better protection of human rights in Aotearoa. We are committed to supporting a life of dignity for all. The Commission was formed in 1977 and works under the Human Rights Act 1993 . Te Kahui Tika Tangata seeks and is committed to become a tauira (example) of a Tiriti-based organisation and Indigenous and human rights exemplar as a national human rights institution (NHRI). Our vision is to be a credible, effective, connected and highly valued organisation that makes te Tiriti and human rights real and relevant within and outside the organisation, confident in its Tiriti-based aspiration and making a positive impact for all individuals, whanau, hapu, communities and iwi in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are funded through the Ministry of Justice but operate independently of the New Zealand Government as an independent Crown Entity. O matau uara / Our Values are: Mana Tangata – Human Dignity Maia, Tika, Pono – Courage and Integrity Whanaungatanga – Relationships Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply To apply, please complete the questions in the application form by clicking "apply for this job" and be sure to include the following documents with your application: a cover letter a copy of your curriculum vitae including a creative portfolio that can include any relevant media such as graphic design, photography, video, or other social media assets a fully completed application for employment form if applicable to the role, any other assessment tools to determine your suitability eg: sample of written material or presentation. You will be informed at the shortlisting stage if any further assessments tools are required. Please include in your covering letter, what interests you about the role and your values. Please contact the People and Culture Team at the Human Rights Commission, if you have any questions ( ). Please note we will require your referee details if you are the preferred candidate. To view the role description, please click here Applications close Wednesday 30 October 2024 Applicants must have the legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand and be able to complete a Ministry of Justice background check and a Serious Misconduct check. Te Whakauruuru me te Kanorautanga | Inclusion & Diversity We are open to applicants with a broad range of relevant and lived experience as we celebrate diversity. To build a strong and representative workforce, we actively seek applications from people across our communities for the disabled, people with diverse ethnic, cultural, religious backgrounds and from the rainbow communities. Please let us know, if any of our processes pose a barrier for you, or you require any support that would facilitate your participation in the application process. 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