Communications Advisor

New Zealalnd Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Flexible work arrangements

Employee networks

Job summary

New Zealand Treasury is seeking an Advisor to join the Communications and Engagement Team in the Enabling Services division on a permanent basis. You’ll work in a caring, collaborative environment, advancing your skills while contributing to a better tomorrow for all New Zealanders.

You will develop and implement communication plans, produce content across speeches, media releases and social channels, and support both internal and external engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering internal and external communications.
• Strong writing and editing skills for diverse audiences.
• Experience producing content across speeches, media releases, intranet stories, and social media.
• Excellent organisational and relationship management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assist with communication strategies aligned to Treasury priorities.
• Produce high-quality content across channels including speeches, presentations, media releases, and social posts.
• Support communications activities across the team and Treasury.
• Support internal and external engagement activities.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure consistent and effective messaging.

Skills

Internal communications

Content creation

Writing and editing

Stakeholder engagement

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We’re looking for an Advisor to join the Communications and Engagement Team in the Enabling Services division on a permanent basis.

Joining our team will see you working in a caring and collaborative team environment, advancing your skills and career, while shaping a better tomorrow for all New Zealanders.

At the Treasury – Te Tai Ōhanga, we’re focused on securing a better future for Aotearoa New Zealand and the people who call it home. As the Government’s lead economic and financial advisor, we work to lift living standards now and for generations to come. We want Aotearoa to be prosperous, and for that prosperity to be sustainable and inclusive so all New Zealander’s can take part in a healthy and resilient economy and society.

Our talented people bring their diverse experience to some of the country’s most complex and inter‑connected issues, including child wellbeing, climate change, health, housing and sustainable public financing. Every day, they influence, advise, and support Ministers, Crown Chief Executives and Government decision‑makers to shape a thriving future for Aotearoa.

Our Communications and Engagement Team is one of the functions of the Enabling Services Directorate at the Treasury. The Communications and Engagement team plays a central role in connecting our work with our people, our stakeholders, and the public.

We work closely with our agency counterparts to get to the heart of problems, understand options, and influence outcomes with a strong economic and financial perspective.

Our work programme primarily centres onimplementingcommunication plans, produce engaging content, and coordinate internal and external engagement activities.

We’vegot bigplans as a team to develop new and refreshexistingcommunication and engagement channels sowe'relooking for someone who brings fresh thinking and innovative ideas to help drive meaningful impact and support the team's ongoing success.

In this role you will:

• Develop andassistwithcommunication strategies that align with the Treasury’s priorities.
• Produce high-quality content across various channels, including speeches, presentations, media releases, and social media.
• Play a key role in supportingcommunications activities across the team and the Treasury.
• Play a key role in supporting internal and external engagement activities.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure consistent and effective messaging.

We’relookingforanAdvisorwhothrives on making a difference and delivering results. We value diversity and are committed to employing people with a wide range of academic, cultural, and social backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the New Zealand community we serve.

You will have:

• Proven experience in delivering internal and external communications, including developing and implementing communication plans.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Experience producing a range of content such asevents, presentations, intranet stories, media releases, and social media posts.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• An awareness of, and commitment to, the principles ofTeTiriti o Waitangi and inclusive, culturally responsive communication.

Ko ngā hua | What we Offer

This is an important job and that’s why we’ll do all we can to support your success. Flexible work arrangements will help you enjoy a positive work/life balance as well as having five weeks annual leave. Our numerous social events, sports teams and employee networks will enable you to connect and have fun.

The wharenui, at the heart of our workplace, embodies our commitment to diversity and making this an inclusive place that will welcome the unique experiences and perspectives you bring to our collaborative team culture.

We’ll prioritise your development, offering you opportunities to train and advance your chosen career. The work will stimulate and challenge you, helping you learn, grow and build valuable experience and skills.