Manager, Communications Delivery

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice – New Zealand is seeking a Manager, Communications Delivery in Wellington CBD for a fixed-term, full-time appointment. You will lead a small team delivering clear, engaging communications to support Te Au Reka’s delivery and adoption across the Ministry, judiciary and stakeholders.

You will translate strategy into compelling storytelling and ensure timely, high-quality materials. The role sits in the Change and Engagement team and requires strong leadership, collaboration and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading communications in complex change environments.
• Strong capability to build and lead a high-performing communications function.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced settings with shifting priorities.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into resonant communications for diverse audiences.
• Understanding of Te Ao Māori, Te Reo Māori and tikanga.

Responsibilities

• Lead clear, consistent and engaging communications to support delivery and adoption.
• Build understanding among Ministry staff, Judiciary and stakeholders about change.
• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership to the communications team.
• Oversee internal/external communications, engagement materials and collateral.

Skills

Communications leadership

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic storytelling

Te Reo Māori awareness

Change management

Team collaboration

Job description

Te Au Reka - Improving access to justice for all New Zealanders

Te Au Reka represents the opportunity of a lifetime, making a profound difference to those who work in and interact with our courts and tribunals. We are seeking to modernise the administration of justice by replacing highly manual, time-consuming, paper-based process with a new digital case management solution transforming the way people access and experience justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Wellington CBD

Manager, Communications Delivery

Fixed Term, Full Time

Te Au Reka is a large, complex and unique programme spanning the courts and tribunals of New Zealand. In delivering Te Au Reka, we are seeking to build the Ministry's capability to deliver complex programmes of change. Working on Te Au Reka will give you the opportunity to use your knowledge and experience, while developing new ways of working. We are building a team who are highly collaborative, inquisitive and adaptable. Te Au Reka is a game-changer and we care deeply about making it a success.

This is your opportunity to shape how one of the Ministry's most significant programmes communicates its goals, progress, and impact - helping create a justice system that works better for everyone.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Manager, Communications Delivery plays a critical role in leading clear, consistent, and engaging communications that support the successful delivery and adoption of Te Au Reka. The role ensures that people across the Ministry of Justice, Judiciary and other key stakeholders understand why change is occurring, how it affects them and how they can participate.

As part of the Change and Engagement team and working closely with the Te Au Reka Leadership Team, the Manager provides both strategic and hands-on expertise to build confidence, readiness and commitment to the future way of working in the courts.

The Manager leads a small team of communications professionals, providing strategic oversight and practical leadership to ensure high-quality, timely, and impactful communication products. This includes internal and external communications, engagement materials, and supporting collateral. The Manager will ensure the team has the capability, tools, and processes to deliver effectively.

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

• Proven experience in communications leadership, ideally within complex change environments.
• Strong people leadership capability and the ability to build a high-performing communications function.
• The ability to handle a fast-paced environment, where priorities can change at a moment's notice
• The ability to translate strategy into communication that resonates across diverse audiences.
• An understanding of Te Ao Māori, Te Reo Māori me onā tikanga
• In-depth knowledge of our Court and Tribunal environments and an understanding of the opportunities that Te Au Reka will bring.
• A willingness to be a team player and to contribute to delivering Programme outcomes of a high standard
• A passion for storytelling, engagement, and helping people understand why change matters and how to be part of it.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

Salary Range: The appointing salary for this role is between $149,972 and $206,507 based on skills and experience.