Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Lead a new Engagement team
- Drive initiatives that promote the Ministry's objectives, vision and values
- Help the Ministry engage with key stakeholders across New Zealand
This is a full-time permanent role based in central Wellington
About the Ministry for Regulation:
The Ministry for Regulation is a newly established small government agency with a big job to do. We are a small group of dedicated professionals, working in a 'can do' environment.
The New Zealand government uses regulation to protect communities from harm, and to improve outcomes for its people. Our job is to help improve the overall quality of regulation – and the way it is implemented – by working across the public service with experts in their fields.
About the Role:
The Head of Engagement is a member of the Organisational Enablement Leadership Team. You will lead a small Engagement team who operate across a wide scope of engagement and communications activities, including stakeholder engagement, channels, media and internal communications.
You'll be operating within a complex and dynamic environment that requires the capacity to exercise flexibility and agility, juggle multiple tasks and develop and maintain effective relationships.
You'll work closely with our Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic engagement advice and identifying risks and opportunities for communication and engagement approaches.
Please see the job description here - Head of Engagement
About you:
We are looking for someone who:
- Is an experienced people leader who is dedicated to building meaningful relationships
- Has experience overseeing internal and external communications to ensure clear, consistent messaging
- Is experienced working alongside media
- Has experience using data and analytics to identify trends and measure engagement effectiveness
- Has extensive experience in creating communication and engagement strategies for diverse audiences
- Is skilled in navigating complex, politically sensitive environments with a strong grasp of government operations
- Has excellent knowledge of digital strategies and social media platforms
- Has a willingness to roll their sleeves up and help across all engagement activities when needed
What we can offer you:
- The opportunity to be a part of a new agency with a clear vision
- Work with a dedicated and supportive leadership team, with a strong delivery focus and a can-do approach
- An opportunity to influence and deliver on a wide range of strategies and frameworks
Salary range: $169,590 - $224,313 with appointment salary dependent on skills and experience.
How to apply:
For further information please contact people@regulation.govt.nz
Please click the 'Apply Now' button and provide all the necessary information.
Applications close on Sunday 17 November 2024