Strategic Communications Partner Do you like driving impact? Connecting people? Telling stories? And making a difference? We've got a unique opportunity for a permanent Strategic Communications Partner to join our awesome communications team. In this role, you'll: Be a communications super star who is confident dealing with the media, identifying proactive opportunities and risk; Provide high-quality strategic communications and stakeholder advice as the business partner for Audit New Zealand; Develop content for different products and communication channels to leverage our work and increase impact; Provide collegial support and back-up for other Strategic Communication Partners as required. We're looking for someone with: Confidence dealing with the media and identifying proactive opportunities and risk; Proven experience in leading, developing and implementing communication strategies and plans and then executing them; Excellent strategic and critical thinking skills (with the ability to see the big picture, define problems clearly, analyze issues, and give thorough, objective, and sound guidance and advice); Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and concisely in plain English; Experience in internal communications; Some understanding of, and experience with, te ao Maori. A tertiary qualification or relevant industry experience in communications or a related discipline is required. We offer our staff: Learning and development opportunities. Supportive, flexible working. Health and well-being benefits. A unique operating environment with Parliament. The Office of the Auditor-General Te Mana Arotake (the Office) aims to improve trust and confidence in the public sector. The Auditor-General is the statutory auditor of all public organisations, playing a major part in ensuring that New Zealand's public sector remains one of the most trusted in the world. No other organisation, public or private, has the overview of the whole public sector that the Office of the Auditor-General has. What we stand for: People matter Our independence is critical We act with integrity and courage We're here to make a difference We have a diverse and inclusive team that helps us to understand the issues facing the public sector and how these affect the lives of New Zealanders. We strongly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process. The expected salary is between $110,000 and $125,000. For more information, please contact Sandy Hoggarth on 04 917 1500 or email Apply NOW; this advert may close early, and we will be reviewing applications daily. To find out more about us, visit our website: oag.parliament.nz. You must apply online through jobs.govt.nz (you'll find the application form and position description there, too). Applications close Sunday 1 September 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr
