Senior Communications Adviser: Strategy & Engagement (FT)

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 105,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Government, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Senior Communications Adviser to lead strategic internal and stakeholder communications. You will craft clear, engaging content and provide trusted advice to leaders across the organisation, helping priorities and initiatives shine.

This fixed-term role (secondment until June 2027) combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, managing digital channels, developing resources, and strengthening engagement with staff while

Qualifications

• Proven communications experience with clear, engaging, audience-focused content across channels and formats.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with leaders, managers, and project teams.
• Experience partnering with leaders as a trusted adviser, providing strategic guidance and practical solutions.
• Confidence using digital communications channels, CMS, intranets, and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communication plans aligned with organisational priorities.
• Provide trusted advice to leaders and project teams on messaging and engagement.
• Create clear, compelling content for multiple channels and formats.
• Support key projects, change initiatives, and events with strategic communications.

Skills

Communications

Content creation

Stakeholder management

Advising leaders

Digital channels

Public sector knowledge

Job description

The New Zealand Government, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Senior Communications Adviser to lead strategic internal and stakeholder communications. You will craft clear, engaging content and provide trusted advice to leaders across the organisation, helping priorities and initiatives shine.

This fixed-term role (secondment until June 2027) combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, managing digital channels, developing resources, and strengthening engagement with staff while