Senior Marketing & Communications Advisor – Data for NZ

Stats NZ; 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)

Corporate rates

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Stats NZ is seeking a Senior Advisor – Marketing and Communications to join the central Communications Team within the Office of the Chief Executive. You will translate complex data into clear, accessible communications and support strategic and tactical activities for high-priority programmes across Stats NZ.

You will work with senior leaders to develop fit-for-purpose content and plans, strengthening understanding of the value of data for New Zealand.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in a senior communications and marketing role.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills for clear, audience-focused material.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships.
• Proven track record giving high-quality advice to senior leaders.
• Comfortable switching between big-picture strategy and tactical execution.
• Demonstrates a can-do, whatever-it-takes attitude.
• Good understanding of economic, social, and governmental influences on the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex data and programme information into clear, accessible communications.
• Develop fit-for-purpose communications plans and content across programmes.
• Support strategic and operational communications for high-priority initiatives across Stats NZ.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and technical specialists to tell the data story effectively.

Skills

Communications generalist

Writing and editing

Relationship building

Advising senior leaders

Strategic & tactical thinking

Can-do attitude

Policy/government context

Job description

Stats NZ is seeking a Senior Advisor – Marketing and Communications to join the central Communications Team within the Office of the Chief Executive. You will translate complex data into clear, accessible communications and support strategic and tactical activities for high-priority programmes across Stats NZ.

You will work with senior leaders to develop fit-for-purpose content and plans, strengthening understanding of the value of data for New Zealand.