Senior Communications Advisor | Wellington City

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Ministry of Justice Te Tāhū o te Ture is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Advisor to deliver end-to-end communication services across the Ministry.

You'll play a key role in providing expert strategic communications advice, crafting compelling content, and ensuring our messaging reaches the right audiences through the right channels.

In this role, you will:

• develop and implement communication plans that support Ministry priorities
• advise senior leaders on communications strategies and best practices
• create engaging content for internal and external audiences
• foster strong relationships with stakeholders, both internally and externally
• support reputation management and ensure brand consistency.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

Reporting to the Manager Communications Delivery, in the Communications and Ministerial Services team, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

• significant experience at a senior level, across the full range of the communications discipline
• the ability to assess, prioritise and appropriately support a wide-ranging work programme
• excellent time management, attention to detail and self-motivation
• exceptional relationship management skills and the ability to form strong working relationships with senior leaders
• an understanding of the machinery of government, and experience navigating a large or complex public sector agency
• experience coaching and mentoring other communications professionals.

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.

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 $135,539 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 Sunday 13 April; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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

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