Senior Communications Advisor

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 101,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in New Zealand is seeking an experienced communications professional for internal and corporate communications. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and strong writing skills, with the ability to develop strategies and manage media relationships. This fixed-term role, based in Wellington, offers a competitive salary package and requires a proactive approach to communication solutions.

Qualifications

• More than five years’ experience in internal/external communications.
• Strong understanding of media landscape.
• Ability to develop and deliver comprehensive communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of internal and corporate communications.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Manage media relationships and develop communication strategies.

Skills

Writing skills

Media relationship management

Multi-tasking

Proactive approach

Issues and risk management

Job description

Overview

• Internal and Corporate Communications portfolio
• Fixed-term or secondment opportunity covering parental leave until end of June 2026.
• Based in our central Wellington offices
• Salary range: $101,911 - $121,196 + KiwiSaver

About the Role

This role supports the delivery of internal and corporate communications across the whole organisation. The work you will be doing is key to the successful operation of MBIE, and to ensuring our people are supported and well-informed. In this role you will be part of pool of Senior Advisors and Advisor across the whole enterprise. No day will be the same! You’ll get to immerse yourself in and get an understand of all the moving parts at MBIE.

We’re looking for a people-centred and innovative individual, who has a proactive approach in delivering best practice communication solutions. The work is interesting, meaningful and rewarding. You will work with knowledgable and dedicated professionals in a people-focused environment, making a real difference to the lives of New Zealanders and to the future of Aotearoa New Zealand.

The successful candidate will be an adaptable, experienced communications professional who thrives on variety and getting up to speed in new areas quickly. You’ll be supported in this role with clearly defined tasks and great colleagues.

Skills and Experience Required

To be successful in these roles, you need to be able to:

• Think on your feet, work under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Write well, develop, design and deliver comprehensive communications strategies
• Help manage our media relationships and have a sound understanding of the media landscape
• Build strong working relationships with senior managers, ministers’ offices and subject matter experts
• Use your knowledge about central Government decision-making and operating procedures
• Demonstrate a proactive, positive approach, bringing great ideas to the table, with sound judgement and discretion
• Use your deep experience in issues and risk management, proactive engagement and communications planning.

Ideally you would also have more than five years’ experience in creating and delivering internal and/or external communications strategies and supporting material.

About MBIE

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

How to Apply

Click here to view a position description.

All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Jess Dalbeth at [e-mail] quoting ref MBIE/18444 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Tuesday 21st October 2025, at 11:59pm.