Digital Storytelling & Social Channels Advisor

Stats NZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 77,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hour work week

Sick leave 15 days

Extra leave days at year-end

Wellbeing benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Stats NZ in Wellington is seeking an Advisor - Content and Channels to join the Communications Team within the Office of the Chief Executive. You’ll lead daily social media activity and create digital content, including short-form video, to engage diverse audiences.

You’ll shape how Stats NZ connects through channels, contribute to broader communications projects, and bring fresh ideas to keep up with trends. This is a permanent, full-time role based in Wellington.

Qualifications

• Experience creating, publishing and evaluating social media and digital content for an organisation.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to make complex information clear and engaging.
• Practical experience creating short-form video and simple visual content.
• Understanding of social media analytics and audience insights to improve content.
• Ability to tailor communications for different channels and audiences.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day lead for Stats NZ social media activity.
• Create digital content including short-form video.
• Contribute to wider communications and marketing projects across topics.

Skills

Social media management

Storytelling

Video content

Analytics & insights

Audience targeting

Relationship building

Cultural capability

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications/marketing/public relations/journalism or related field

Job description

Stats NZ in Wellington is seeking an Advisor - Content and Channels to join the Communications Team within the Office of the Chief Executive. You’ll lead daily social media activity and create digital content, including short-form video, to engage diverse audiences.

You’ll shape how Stats NZ connects through channels, contribute to broader communications projects, and bring fresh ideas to keep up with trends. This is a permanent, full-time role based in Wellington.