Senior Marketing & Communications Advisor (Data for NZ)

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

3 extra leave days

KiwiSaver

Central Wellington offices

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking a Senior Advisor – Marketing and Communications for Stats NZ, based in Wellington. The role offers a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027 and involves joining the centralised Communications Team within the Office of the Chief Executive.

You will provide strategic communications support across high-priority data programmes and translate complex information into clear materials.

Qualifications

• be a skilled and confident communications and marketing generalist with at least five-years’ experience in a similar senior communications and marketing role
• have exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate strategic, complex or technical information into clear, compelling material that’s fit for purpose and audience
• have sound interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships
• be able to demonstrate a track record in providing high-quality advice to senior leaders
• be comfortable switching between big picture, creative thinking, tactical marketing and communications operations and reactive issues management
• bring a can-do, whatever it takes attitude
• have a good understanding of economic, social and governmental influences, the political environment and other agencies and groups likely to impact on our organisation.

Responsibilities

• provide strategic and operational communications support for complex, high-priority programmes across Stats NZ
• translate complex data and programme information into clear, accessible communications
• develop fit-for-purpose communications plans and content
• help strengthen understanding of the value of data for New Zealand

Skills

Communications generalist

Writing & editing

Relationship building

Senior leadership advising

Strategic communications

Job description

New Zealand Government is seeking a Senior Advisor – Marketing and Communications for Stats NZ, based in Wellington. The role offers a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027 and involves joining the centralised Communications Team within the Office of the Chief Executive.

You will provide strategic communications support across high-priority data programmes and translate complex information into clear materials.