Strategic Workforce Transformation Communications Lead

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Defence Force is seeking a Strategic Workforce Programme Communications Manager to drive understanding, engagement and support for programme outcomes across the organisation. This pivotal role shapes a workforce that is capable, sustainable and ready to meet future challenges.

Key responsibilities include developing and implementing communications plans, advising senior leaders, supporting organisational change, creating high-quality collateral, and managing communications risks.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic communications, public relations or corporate communications.
• Experience supporting organisational change or transformation programmes.
• Excellent written communication and business writing skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience developing communication plans and engagement strategies.
• The ability to influence and advise senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing programme communications plans.
• Providing strategic communications advice to senior leaders.
• Supporting organisational change and transformation initiatives.
• Creating high-quality communication products and collateral.
• Managing communications risks and opportunities.
• Building strong relationships across NZDF and stakeholder groups.
• Ensuring consistent messaging across communication channels.
• Supporting workforce strategy initiatives and programme outcomes.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public relations

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Written communication

Planning and delivery

Job description

The New Zealand Defence Force is seeking a Strategic Workforce Programme Communications Manager to drive understanding, engagement and support for programme outcomes across the organisation. This pivotal role shapes a workforce that is capable, sustainable and ready to meet future challenges.

Key responsibilities include developing and implementing communications plans, advising senior leaders, supporting organisational change, creating high-quality collateral, and managing communications risks.