Strategic Public Affairs Manager

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Critical illness cover

Discounted insurances

Will services

Savings schemes

Job summary

New Zealand Government in Wellington is seeking a Public Affairs Manager to provide strategic advice to senior leaders and shape how the organisation engages with its people, stakeholders and the public. Based in Wellington, the role includes after-hours media support with compensation and a focus on protecting and enhancing organisational reputation.

The successful candidate will develop engagement plans, identify risks, manage relationships, and coordinate across multiple workstreams to

Qualifications

• Experience in public affairs, communications or stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to advise senior leaders on complex issues.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing communication or engagement strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to build trusted partnerships.
• Sound judgement and the ability to identify risks and opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic public affairs advice to senior leaders.
• Develop and deliver public affairs strategies and engagement plans.
• Identify and manage reputation risks and emerging issues.
• Support key organisational priorities, projects and initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate public affairs activity across multiple workstreams.
• Help leaders communicate effectively through change and uncertainty.
• Contribute to long-term reputation and stakeholder outcomes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Advising leaders

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Job description

New Zealand Government in Wellington is seeking a Public Affairs Manager to provide strategic advice to senior leaders and shape how the organisation engages with its people, stakeholders and the public. Based in Wellington, the role includes after-hours media support with compensation and a focus on protecting and enhancing organisational reputation.

The successful candidate will develop engagement plans, identify risks, manage relationships, and coordinate across multiple workstreams to