Strategic Internal Communications & Knowledge Lead

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 143,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Social Development in Wellington is seeking a Manager Internal Communications to lead internal communications and knowledge content for Service Delivery. You will drive strategy across channels, engage leaders and partners, and ensure communications support operational readiness and change.

As a leader, you will guide a team through change, align communications with priorities, and strengthen systems and standards across internal communications and knowledge content to support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading internal communications in complex, operational organisations.
• Experience planning and guiding communications to support priorities and change.
• Ability to use analytics and audience insights to shape strategy and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal communications and knowledge content functions.
• Plan and coordinate communications to align with Service Delivery priorities and change initiatives.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across internal communications channels and knowledge management.

Skills

Internal communications leadership

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Microsoft 365 (SharePoint/Teams)

Public sector knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

Microsoft 365

Job description

Ministry of Social Development in Wellington is seeking a Manager Internal Communications to lead internal communications and knowledge content for Service Delivery. You will drive strategy across channels, engage leaders and partners, and ensure communications support operational readiness and change.

As a leader, you will guide a team through change, align communications with priorities, and strengthen systems and standards across internal communications and knowledge content to support