Publications Editor for Operational Documentation

CGR Services; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Financial guidance & mortgage broker

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force is seeking a Publications Editor to support RNZAF operational capability by producing, maintaining and publishing essential operational and technical documentation. You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, manage publication processes from development through to release, and ensure publications are accurate, current and compliant with established standards.

This role offers a detail‑oriented professional the chance to work with complex information and

Qualifications

• Excellent written communication, proofreading and editing skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience creating, editing, publishing or managing technical, operational or business documentation, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems. Adobe InDesign is highly desirable.
• A relevant qualification in Publishing, Communications, Information Management, Technical Writing or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce, maintain and publish essential operational and technical documentation.
• Ensure publications are accurate, current and compliant with established standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and manage publication processes from development through to release.
• Contribute to publishing systems management and document control practices across NZ.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Proofreading and editing

Time management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

Education

Publishing/Communications qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

Document management systems

Job description

New Zealand Defence Force is seeking a Publications Editor to support RNZAF operational capability by producing, maintaining and publishing essential operational and technical documentation. You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, manage publication processes from development through to release, and ensure publications are accurate, current and compliant with established standards.

This role offers a detail‑oriented professional the chance to work with complex information and