Senior Communications Advisor: Strategy, Change & Reputation

Department-of-Internal-Affairs-Nz; Wellington; On-site; NZD 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Internal Affairs is seeking a senior communications adviser to provide strategic communications guidance, engage diverse audiences and manage reputational risks. You will support change communications and help teams understand the department's priorities, including work with senior leaders in Wellington.

You will think strategically with a strong political radar, able to juggle multiple projects and contribute to overall corporate communications objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and executing communications strategies that align with priorities.
• Experience managing change communications.
• Strong knowledge of communications principles and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communications advice to senior leaders and teams.
• Engage with diverse audiences and manage reputational issues and risks.
• Support change communications and priority initiatives across the department.
• Think strategically and manage multiple projects with political radar and big-picture focus.

Skills

Strategy development

Change communications

Communications principles

Government structures

Audience insights

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Department of Internal Affairs is seeking a senior communications adviser to provide strategic communications guidance, engage diverse audiences and manage reputational risks. You will support change communications and help teams understand the department's priorities, including work with senior leaders in Wellington.

You will think strategically with a strong political radar, able to juggle multiple projects and contribute to overall corporate communications objectives.