Hybrid Senior Media & Communications Advisor

CGR Services; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake in Wellington seeks an experienced Principal Advisor, Media to lead proactive and reactive media engagement and advise on risk and reputation. You will develop strategic and tactical communication plans and mentor colleagues.

The role focuses on shaping clear messaging across media and digital channels, supporting crisis communications, and building strong stakeholder relationships in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Strategic campaigns across multiple channels.
• Media engagement and issues management expertise.
• Excellent writing and storytelling to translate complex information.
• Trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and executives.
• Strong planning and delivery under tight deadlines.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in communications or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive and reactive media engagement, including media releases and responses.
• Provide expert advice on priorities, emerging issues and reputation.
• Develop strategic and tactical communications plans informed by insights.
• Shape messaging across media, digital and other channels.
• Support crisis communications planning and issues management.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic comms

Media engagement

Storytelling/writing

Stakeholder advisory

Project planning

Qualifications

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications

Job description

Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake in Wellington seeks an experienced Principal Advisor, Media to lead proactive and reactive media engagement and advise on risk and reputation. You will develop strategic and tactical communication plans and mentor colleagues.

The role focuses on shaping clear messaging across media and digital channels, supporting crisis communications, and building strong stakeholder relationships in a hybrid work environment.