Discover a career with purpose at MBIE.
Be the connector, the innovator, the risk navigator, the storyteller. Deliver communications about issues that really matter and make a difference to New Zealanders. $101,911 - $121,196 + Kiwisaver + Flexible working environment. Fixed term or secondment opportunity starting asap through to 20 December 2024. Based in our central Wellington offices. Tenei 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 Required To 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, and our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours:
Mahi Tahi - Better Together Maia - Bold and brave Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future Pono Me Te Tika - Own It 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 through enduring, meaningful, and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations, and the Crown.
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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