Senior Communications Advisor

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Senior Communications Advisor

Fixed Term or Secondment to 30 June 2025

We're looking for a communications professional who thrives in an environment where the work you do can have a genuine impact on the people within the organisation.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role 

One of the key functions of the Strategy, Governance and Engagement Group (SGE) is the Strategic Communications and Engagement team.

Within this small, focussed team, the Senior Communications Advisor plays a critical role supporting the Director of Strategic Communications and Engagement and other DPMC leaders to provide high quality, relevant and timely communications and engagement advice. This includes a specific focus on informing and engaging DPMC people. The role involves reactive and proactive communications to help manage risk and to progress DPMC's purpose and work.

Ko wai koe | About you

We believe in fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and collaboration. We are looking for someone who brings technical expertise, and who also believes how things are done matters. You will be able to add real value in a variety of ways including: 

• developing and implementing internal communications and engagement strategies;
• providing strategic communications and engagement advice;
• crafting change communications;
• providing timely, expert and effective advice on routine; complex; unexpected or high risk internal and external communications;
• contributing to the DPMC culture, and bringing life to the DPMC values and purpose;
• contributing to building the communications team's capability.

You'll be up to speed with current communication tools and platforms, ensuring effective engagement across internal and external channels.

As a central agency, we're looking for experience of the media environment and media management including managing risk.

For a more detailed description, click through to the JD attached.

Ta matou e tuku | What we offer

We're a delivery-focused organisation and we pride ourselves on the quality of our people.  We understand the importance of fostering a working environment where everyone feels empowered, valued and engaged.

• Office space close to bus and train connections, Wellington CBD.
• The chance to be part of a team that promotes a positive and collaborative work environment.
• All roles are flexible by default in meeting the needs of our people, teams, the department and our stakeholders, with a positive work life balance encouraged.

Security Requirements | Ngā Whakaritenga Haumarutanga

Normally you must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a Resident class visa. Alternatively, you must have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia with a 10 year checkable background. To find out more check your eligibility for a TOP SECRET security clearance.

Me pehea te tono | How to apply

We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply online. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Applications close at 8pm, Wednesday 18 September.