Senior Communications Advisor | Wellington City

Job Description

Senior Communications Advisor

Te Ao Mārama Programme, Ministry of Justice

Fixed Term Full time

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Keen to put your senior communications skills to great use in a varied role supporting a significant initiative?

We're looking for a talented, hard-working and motivated Senior Communications Advisor to join our team on a fixed term/secondment arrangement until 30 June 2025.

As Senior Communications Advisor, you will provide end-to-end communication services through quality communication advice, planning and collateral.

Supporting the programme to achieve its business outcomes means there are plenty of opportunities for strategic storytelling using appropriate internal and external channels, as well as skilled communications planning.

You will enjoy the challenge of understanding the complexities of this unique programme of work, and how to communicate to a broad audience plainly and effectively.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Excellent writing skills and experience of weaving complex materials into engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Significant experience of communications planning, key message development, internal and external communications content production − including for digital channels − and stakeholder management.
• An understanding of te ao Māori, te reo Māori me ngā tikanga.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail and self-motivation.
• Exceptional relationship management skills.
• An understanding of the machinery of government and experience navigating a large or complex public sector agency.

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Te Ao Mārama is a judicially led District Court kaupapa that partners with iwi and communities to work with the court and justice sector agencies to ensure all court participants, including victims and whānau, can understand and better take part in the cases that relate to them. The kaupapa will benefit everyone who attends the District Court. Timely justice is a central feature of Te Ao Mārama.

For more information see Te Ao Mārama - Enhancing Justice for All | The District Court of New Zealand (districtcourts.govt.nz)

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $97,208 and $125,683, based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 20 January 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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