Mo te tunga About the roleThis is an exciting fixed term opportunity to provide parental leave cover from late-June 2024 until late-July 2025. You will lead the NZDF's high-performing media team to tell the story of the important work our people do for New Zealand. You will provide strategic and operational media and communications advice. Your outputs will ensure effective media and communications outcomes for the NZDF, supporting transparency.You will be required to : Ensure the media team is managed effectively and efficiently to provide a proactive and reactive high-quality, responsive media relations service on behalf of the NZDF. Provide advice to the Office of the Chief of Defence Force and other senior leaders on media matters. Ensure media enquiries are handled in a timely manner with appropriate transparency. Contribute to the critical incident media team. Oversee the provision of media training to NZDF personnel at all levels.This role is based at Defence House in Wellington CBD. Flexible working arrangements are negotiable once you have undergone training and are up to speed.You will be required to go on an on-call roster responding to media enquiries outside of regular office hours, for which you will receive additional compensation. Nga pukenga me nga wheako Skills and ExperienceYou are a self-starter with senior level experience in media, communications and engagement. You understand the current media landscape and can identify opportunities for the NZDF.You are confident in successfully delivering complex communication and strategies. Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills are essential to be successful in this role.You will have : The ability to generate creative and practical ideas and solutions to problems. A commitment to continuous learning in the field. Experience working in a complex organisation to deliver communications / public relations. Confident communication on multiple mediums. A tertiary qualification in public relations, communications or a related discipline (desired).You will be managing up to three direct reports so management experience is advantageous, but not essential. Support will be provided to develop your management skills if needed.This role requires occasional domestic travel to the NZDF's Camps and Bases. A Class 1 Full Driver's Licence is useful, but not essential.Nou te rourou What's in it for youYour skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that's just the beginning safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website. The NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation and excellence. With an open door to all irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age or family dynamics the NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.Me pehea te tuku tono How to ApplyApplications close on Thursday 18 April 2024. Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.Please Note : All applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website. Each listing contains the Position Description and a Contact Us option for any queries or technical issues. Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description. Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made. NZDF Employees / Members please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate. NZDF Contractors please apply via the Defence Careers website.NZDF Reserves please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit. Please note : Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows : Higher level Security Clearance most preferably a NZ citizen who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, OR is a citizen of, and / or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years : either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level. If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr