Advisor Communications and Engagement

Ministry of Health New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Health New Zealand is seeking an Advisor to bring its work to life through clear, engaging communications across channels. You’ll craft content, support media and engagement, and help protect the Ministry’s reputation while balancing priorities across teams.

Based in Wellington, this role requires strong writing, ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences, and a proactive approach to deliver high-quality work on time.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing skills and a sharp eye for detail.
• The ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences and channels.
• Strong experience across communications, media and/or digital environments.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Initiative, sound judgement and a commitment to delivering high-quality work on time.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling content across media, digital and social channels.
• Deliver proactive communications that tell the Ministry's story.
• Monitor public, stakeholder and media sentiment to identify risks and opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Improve processes, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality work on time.

Skills

Content writing

Audience tailoring

Communications experience

Organisation

Timely delivery

Job description

• Develop communications across a range of channels on issues that matter to NZ
• Provide communications, engagement and media support across the Ministry
• Build strong relationships to deliver communications outcomes
• Midpoint of $82,061 dependent on experience

Ko tōu ake mahi - What you’ll do

As an Advisor, you'll help bring the Ministry’s work to life through clear, engaging, and impactful communications. Working across teams and with a wide range of stakeholders, you'll craft content that informs, connects, and builds trust, while helping protect and enhance the Ministry's reputation. From developing communications and media content to providing insights and managing competing priorities, you'll play a key role in ensuring New Zealanders understand the value and impact of the Ministry's work.

• Create compelling content across media, digital and social channels
• Deliver proactive communications that tell the Ministry's story
• Monitor public, stakeholder and media sentiment to identify risks and opportunities
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Improve processes, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality work on time

Ko ngā pūkenga ōu - What you’ll bring

• Exceptional writing skills and a sharp eye for detail.
• The ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences and channels.
• Strong experience across communications, media and/or digital environments.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Initiative, sound judgement and a commitment to delivering high-quality work on time.

Ngā hua o tō mātou whare - What we bring

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings. Please contact us if you require any support to ensure the recruitment process is accessible.

Applications close on Monday 5 Oct 2026.

You must be based in Wellington and have full time permanent working rights in NZ to be considered for this position.