Strategic Marketing & Communications Advisor

Statistics NZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flu vaccines

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Corporate rates for services/products

Career development opportunities

End-of-year leave days (3 extra days)

Job summary

Stats NZ in Wellington seeks a Senior Advisor – Marketing and Communications to join the Office of the Chief Executive. You will provide strategic and operational communications support across centralised functions, translating complex data into clear, accessible content and developing tailored communications plans.

You’ll work with senior leaders and technical specialists to demonstrate the value of data for New Zealand, balancing big-picture thinking with practical delivery in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in a senior communications and marketing role.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, audience-ready material.
• Track record of providing high-quality advice to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational communications support for high‑priority programmes.
• Translate complex data and programme information into clear content and plans.
• Develop fit-for-purpose communications plans and content for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and technical specialists to strengthen understanding of data value.

Skills

communications generalist

writing and editing

interpersonal skills

advising senior leaders

issues management

can‑do attitude

economic and governmental context

Job description

Stats NZ in Wellington seeks a Senior Advisor – Marketing and Communications to join the Office of the Chief Executive. You will provide strategic and operational communications support across centralised functions, translating complex data into clear, accessible content and developing tailored communications plans.

You’ll work with senior leaders and technical specialists to demonstrate the value of data for New Zealand, balancing big-picture thinking with practical delivery in a dynamic team.