Strategic Communications Lead for Pacific Leaders Meeting

Mfat; Wellington; Hybride; NZD 130 000 - 176 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in Wellington is seeking a Communications Manager for the Pacific Island Forum (PIF27) programme. This fixed-term role leads an integrated communications, media, branding and stakeholder engagement strategy to support New Zealand’s hosting objectives and regional leadership.

Reporting to the PIF Taskforce Director, you will coordinate cross-agency communications and oversee media operations for high-level meetings, ensuring clear, culturally

Qualifications

• Experience leading communications planning and delivery under high pressure.
• Experience coordinating across agencies and stakeholders for consistent messaging.
• Experience managing media for high-profile events.
• Strong writing, editing and content development skills.
• Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti and Māori customs is beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Develop and lead the overall PIF Leaders Meeting Communications Strategy and Plan.
• Ensure communications objectives align with hosting year and government priorities.
• Provide strategic communications advice to programme leadership and senior officials.
• Lead planning and delivery for ministerial and officials’ meetings and Leaders Meeting events.
• Oversee summit media operations, including media accreditation and supplier supervision.

Connaissances

Communications strategy

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Writing & editing

Te Reo Māori knowledge

Description du poste

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in Wellington is seeking a Communications Manager for the Pacific Island Forum (PIF27) programme. This fixed-term role leads an integrated communications, media, branding and stakeholder engagement strategy to support New Zealand’s hosting objectives and regional leadership.

Reporting to the PIF Taskforce Director, you will coordinate cross-agency communications and oversee media operations for high-level meetings, ensuring clear, culturally