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

Flu vaccines

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

KiwiSaver

Job summary

Stats NZ is seeking a Senior Advisor – Marketing and Communications in Wellington. You will become part of the Communications Team within the Office of the Chief Executive, providing strategic and tactical marketing and communications support for complex programmes across Stats NZ.

You will translate technical information into clear materials, develop communications plans, and support senior leaders with high-quality advice.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in a senior communications and marketing role.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills; ability to translate complex information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building.
• Proven track record advising senior leaders.
• Comfort switching between strategic thinking and operational communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational communications support for high-priority programmes across Stats NZ.
• Translate data and programme information into clear, accessible communications.
• Develop fit-for-purpose communications plans and content.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and technical specialists to translate complex data.

Skills

Generalist comms

Strong writing

Stakeholder relations

Policy awareness

Media relations

Job description

Stats NZ is seeking a Senior Advisor – Marketing and Communications in Wellington. You will become part of the Communications Team within the Office of the Chief Executive, providing strategic and tactical marketing and communications support for complex programmes across Stats NZ.

You will translate technical information into clear materials, develop communications plans, and support senior leaders with high-quality advice.