Senior Advisor: Marketing & Communications for NZ Data

StatsNZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

3 extra leave days

KiwiSaver

Flu vaccines

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Corporate rates for services/products

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Stats NZ is seeking a Senior Advisor – Marketing and Communications to join the centralised Communications Team in the Office of the Chief Executive. You will support strategic and tactical communications across high-priority programmes, translating complex data into clear messaging and content.

You will work closely with senior leaders and technical specialists to deliver value-driven communications. You’ll contribute to a collaborative team, balancing big-picture thinking with hands-on

Qualifications

• Generalist communications and marketing skills with evidence of success in a senior role.
• Exceptional writing and editing abilities suitable for translating complex information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building capability.
• Track record of providing high-quality strategic advice to senior leaders.
• Ability to switch between big-picture thinking and tactical operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational communications support for complex programmes across Stats NZ.
• Translate data and programme information into clear, accessible communications and content.
• Develop fit-for-purpose communications plans and materials for diverse audiences.
• Work with senior leaders and technical experts to strengthen understanding of data value.

Skills

Communications

Marketing

Writing

Editing

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Job description

Stats NZ is seeking a Senior Advisor – Marketing and Communications to join the centralised Communications Team in the Office of the Chief Executive. You will support strategic and tactical communications across high-priority programmes, translating complex data into clear messaging and content.

You will work closely with senior leaders and technical specialists to deliver value-driven communications. You’ll contribute to a collaborative team, balancing big-picture thinking with hands-on