Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Internal Communications (Marketing & Communications) Be the connector, the innovator, the risk navigator, the storytellerDeliver communications about issues that really matter and make a difference to New Zealanders$101,911 - $121,196 + Kiwisaver + Flexible working environmentFixed term or secondment opportunity starting asap through to 20 December 2024Based in our central Wellington officesDue to an internal secondment we are looking for a Senior Communications Advisor to join the team supporting the Kanoa - Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit portfolio.It is an exciting time to be working in regional development! There is strong political commitment to supporting our regions, and to investing in and improving New Zealand's regional infrastructure. The establishment of the $1.2 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund delivers on the Government's promise to address the regional infrastructure deficit. It will help boost the New Zealand economy, increase regional prosperity, and create jobs.This is largely an external communications role which includes supporting Ministerial and project announcements, media responses, and risk and issues management. You will work closely with regionally based operational teams and wellington-based policy and reporting teams. Experience working with operational teams and Minister's' offices would be hugely beneficial. Company description:Discover a career with purpose at MBIEJob description:Discover a career with purpose at MBIEBe the connector, the innovator, the risk navigator, the storytellerDeliver communications about issues that really matter and make a difference to New Zealanders$101,911 - $121,196 + Kiwisaver + Flexible working environmentFixed term or secondment opportunity starting asap through to 20 December 2024Based in our central Wellington officesTenei turanga - About the Role:Due to an internal secondment we are looking for a Senior Communications Advisor to join the team supporting the Kanoa - Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit portfolio.It is an exciting time to be working in regional development! There is strong political commitment to supporting our regions, and to investing in and improving New Zealand's regional infrastructure. The establishment of the $1.2 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund delivers on the Government's promise to address the regional infrastructure deficit. It will help boost the New Zealand economy, increase regional prosperity, and create jobs.This is largely an external communications role which includes supporting Ministerial and project announcements, media responses, and risk and issues management. You will work closely with regionally based operational teams and wellington-based policy and reporting teams. Experience working with operational teams and Minister's' offices would be hugely beneficial.Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience RequiredTo be successful in this role, you will have:Experience as a senior communications professional who is able to think on your feet, work under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.A proactive, can-do attitude with a high level of initiative, risk awareness, sound judgement and discretion.Strong experience in delivering high quality multi-faceted communications products.A well-honed skill in translating complex topics for general audiences.The ability to establish and build strong working relationships with senior managers, staff and key internal and external stakeholders.Knowledge of the Machinery of Government (Ministers' offices, ministerial and government processes).A good understanding of the New Zealand media environment.Etahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIE:MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.Mahi Tahi - Better TogetherMaia - Bold and bravePae Kahurangi - Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika - Own ItOur aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.Me pehea te tono - How to Apply:Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.Email Jess Dalbeth at ****** quoting ref MBIE/15818 if you have any further questions.Applications close on Thursday 5 September 2024 (midnight)Interviews for this role will be held on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 September with the candidate ideally starting no later than the week of 23 September. 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