Senior Change Communications Specialist (Internal)

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake in Wellington is seeking a Senior Change Communications Specialist in Internal Communications to lead change messaging, advise leaders, and help staff understand strategy and priorities.

You will develop and deliver change communications plans for large programmes, build strong stakeholder relationships, and translate complex information into clear, engaging content across channels. Applications close 11 October 2026; [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering change communications for large programmes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and manage stakeholders.
• Experience translating complex information into clear messages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver change communications plans for large programmes.
• Provide strategic advice and support to leaders in IR.
• Communicate effectively with business groups across IR to support change.
• Contribute to broader IR communications objectives as required.

Skills

Change communications

Stakeholder management

Written & verbal communication

Strategy development

Influence senior leaders

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake in Wellington is seeking a Senior Change Communications Specialist in Internal Communications to lead change messaging, advise leaders, and help staff understand strategy and priorities.

You will develop and deliver change communications plans for large programmes, build strong stakeholder relationships, and translate complex information into clear, engaging content across channels. Applications close 11 October 2026; [e-mail].