Senior Strategic Communications Leader

Tau Mai (Tribe Group); Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tau Mai (Tribe Group) in Wellington seeks a Principal Advisor, Communications to shape messaging that resonates with Māori communities and public sector audiences. You will work with senior leaders to deliver strategic communications for priority work, while maintaining momentum under pressure and ensuring consistency across all channels.

The role requires strong editorial writing, media engagement, and solid understanding of government context, with te ao Māori capability and Te Tiriti

Qualifications

• Demonstrated Principal Advisor experience with a strong strategic lens.
• Strong editorial writing skills, including speeches and briefs.
• Experience in communications planning and media engagement.
• Public sector experience and understanding of government context.
• Relationship management across senior stakeholders including iwi and Māori organisations.
• Confidence working within te ao Māori with te reo capability and Te Tiriti grounding.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to deliver communications for priority work.
• Advise on issues, risk, reputation and messaging.
• Draft executive content including speeches and key messages.
• Support media engagement and prepare responses.
• Keep content consistent across channels and collateral.
• Coach the team and quality assure high-profile work.
• Lift communications capability with practical tools and guidance.

Skills

Editorial writing

Strategic communications

Media engagement

Stakeholder management

Te reo Māori

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Tau Mai (Tribe Group) in Wellington seeks a Principal Advisor, Communications to shape messaging that resonates with Māori communities and public sector audiences. You will work with senior leaders to deliver strategic communications for priority work, while maintaining momentum under pressure and ensuring consistency across all channels.

The role requires strong editorial writing, media engagement, and solid understanding of government context, with te ao Māori capability and Te Tiriti