Strategic Communications Advisor – Fixed-Term Secondment

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 105,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections is seeking a Senior Communications Adviser to lead strategic internal and external communications. You will develop plans, create engaging content, and provide trusted advice to leaders across the organisation.

Working with leaders and teams, you'll deliver communications that inform, connect, and inspire our people while supporting key projects, change initiatives, and events.

Qualifications

• Proven communications experience, with the ability to develop clear, engaging, audience-focused content across channels.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the confidence to provide trusted advice to leaders and teams.
• Experience partnering with leaders as a trusted adviser, providing strategic guidance and practical solutions.
• Proficiency using digital communications channels, CMS, intranets and emerging technologies to deliver outcomes.
• Understanding of the New Zealand public sector environment and ability to operate in a politically aware setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear, engaging communications to inform and influence audiences across multiple channels.
• Provide trusted advice to senior leaders, managers, and project teams.
• Partner with leaders to deliver strategic communications guidance and practical solutions.
• Manage digital channels and intranet platforms to deliver effective communications.
• Support key projects, change initiatives, and events with strong stakeholder engagement.
• Promote best practice and maintain consistent messaging aligned with organisational goals.

Skills

Content development

Relationship building

Strategic advisory

Digital comms tools

Public sector context

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections is seeking a Senior Communications Adviser to lead strategic internal and external communications. You will develop plans, create engaging content, and provide trusted advice to leaders across the organisation.

Working with leaders and teams, you'll deliver communications that inform, connect, and inspire our people while supporting key projects, change initiatives, and events.