Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
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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