Senior Communications Advisor at New Zealand Government

Senior Communications Advisor – MBIE Location: Wellington City, NZ. This full‑time, on‑site role is part of the Labour, Science and Enterprise communications team. About the Role The role delivers communications advice, strategies and content for a wide range of policy announcements and funding decisions in ministerial portfolios including Tourism and Hospitality, Immigration, Science, Innovation and Technology and Workplace Relations and Safety. It involves working closely with a broad variety of stakeholders, including Ministers’ offices, media and external counterparts in other public services agencies. Key Responsibilities Develop, design and deliver comprehensive communications strategies and products. Manage media relationships and maintain a sound understanding of the media landscape. Build strong working relationships with senior managers, ministers’ offices and subject matter experts. Use knowledge of central Government decision‑making and operating procedures. Apply proactive engagement and communications planning, including issues and risk management. Skills and Experience Think on your feet, work under pressure and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment. Write well and develop, design and deliver communication strategies and products. Have a sound understanding of the media landscape and be able to manage media relationships. Demonstrate a proactive, positive approach, bringing great ideas to the table, with sound judgement and discretion. Have more than five years’ experience creating and delivering external communications strategies and supporting material. #J-18808-Ljbffr