Senior Advisor Communications - Wellington

Kumara Vine; Wellington, Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumaravine - Celebrating Māori & Pasifika success invites an experienced Senior Advisor Communications to Wellington to lead internal and external communications for the Ministry. You will shape communications strategy, plan and execute campaigns, and turn complex information into clear, engaging stories.

Working within the communications and engagement team, you will partner with kaimahi across the Ministry to support a range of priority initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in communications or related roles.
• Strong ability to translate complex information into clear messages.
• Experience leading internal and external communications strategies.
• Proven collaboration with cross-organisational teams and partners.
• Commitment to engaging diverse audiences and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal communications strategy from concept to delivery.
• Design, develop and implement communications plans to support the work programme.
• Write clear, user-focused content for a range of audiences.
• Engage confidently with partners and stakeholders on the Ministry’s work.
• Collaborate across the organisation to design and deliver communications solutions.

Skills

Story writing

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Influencing

Job description

Senior Advisor Communications - Wellington

Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026

We are seeking an experienced Senior Communications Advisor who is a confident generalist, to lead and deliver high quality communications for the Ministry. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and delivering internal and external communications and trusted advice to the wider business. You’ll contribute to our communications strategy, plan and execute communications plans and work collaboratively with colleagues to turn complex information into clear, engaging stories.

Working within the communications and engagement team, you will partner with kaimahi across the Ministry to support and deliver a range of priority initiatives, including the development of resources for women in leadership, tools for business, women’s health resources and support across our implementation programme.

You will be a solid Senior Communications Advisor with at least 10 years’ experience who can turn your hand to anything ‘communications’. You’ll have strong story writing skills, and the ability to deliver high quality projects collaboratively and on time. We’re looking for someone who can:

Lead internal communications strategy from concept to delivery.

Lead the design, development and implementation of communications plans to support the Ministry’s work programme.

Write clear, user-focused content for a range of audiences.

Engage confidently with partners and stakeholders on the Ministry’s work.

Work collaboratively across the organisation to design and deliver communications solutions.

You’ll also have:

A commitment to improving the lives of all wāhine women and kōtiro girls.

Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship management skills.

An understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and their implications for public service operations.

Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026