Senior Designer

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

Job summary

A government department in Wellington is seeking an experienced Senior Designer. You will lead the visual design direction and develop innovative visual communications for the agency. Key responsibilities include stakeholder engagement and ensuring compliance with government standards. This is a full-time, fixed-term position until September 2026 with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing engaging visual communications.
• Ability to ensure compliance with government guidelines and standards.
• Strong knowledge of brand protection and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the visual design direction of the department.
• Advise on and develop high-quality visual communications.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Visual design direction

Innovative visual communications

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

Type: Fixed Term (12 Months)
Hours: Full time
Business Group: Communications
Branch: Enterprise Services
Salary: $94,499 - $117,598

We are looking for an experience Senior Designer to join our busy Communications team and lead the visual design direction of the Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua.

This is fixed term role until 25 September 2026, based in Wellington. You will be responsible for:

• developing a deep understanding and knowledge of the department, its priorities and needs
• advising on, developing, delivering and measuring high quality, innovative and engaging visual communications
• ensuring compliance with DIA and all of government guides, requirements, standards and legislation
• developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers
• protecting and safeguarding our suite of brands.

The Communications team is part of the Enterprise Services Nuku Toiere branch, which is responsible for delivering strategic and operational functions that support the organisation at an enterprise level.

Application close: 5pm, Tuesday, 14 October 2025
For more information please contact: Ann-Marie Nansett - General Manager Communications, [e-mail]
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