Strategic Programme Communications Lead (Wellington)

Oranga Tamariki; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 126,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility assistance

Accessible meeting spaces

Adjustments to application/interview

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Programme Communications Lead to steer the communications and engagement strategy for a major programme. You will deliver strategic advice and tactical communications across channels, while focusing on stakeholder mapping, engagement plans and inclusive, accessible content.

The role sits within the Communications and Media department and reports to the Manager Organisational Communications, with a preference for Wellington-based work and a fixed

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and deliver communication and engagement strategies for large, complex programmes.
• Skilled in stakeholder mapping, creating engagement plans, and managing senior stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent written and verbal skills with creativity in crafting compelling narratives.
• Experienced in translating technical information into plain language for diverse audiences.
• Background in complex, technical programme communications and integration of initiatives into strategic work plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships across all levels.
• Knowledge of disability models and inclusive / accessible communications.
• Understanding and appreciation of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the communications and engagement strategy, planning and delivery for a programme in delivery phase.
• Provide strategic advice and tactical communication delivery across all channels (internal and external).
• Develop and deliver stakeholder engagement plans and collateral in collaboration with programme teams.
• Embed into project teams to fulfil programme communications and stakeholder engagement requirements.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal skills

Plain language writing

Inclusive / accessible communications

Cross-cultural awareness

Disability communications

Team player

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Programme Communications Lead to steer the communications and engagement strategy for a major programme. You will deliver strategic advice and tactical communications across channels, while focusing on stakeholder mapping, engagement plans and inclusive, accessible content.

The role sits within the Communications and Media department and reports to the Manager Organisational Communications, with a preference for Wellington-based work and a fixed