Posted 22 July, 2026
Senior Advisor, Communications
Jobtailor
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Responsibilities Lead effective and engaging internal communications. Partner with business groups to advise on reputational risks and seek communications opportunities. Develop and deliver communications for internal and external EPA projects and initiatives. Enhance awareness of EPA priorities and key projects through proactive storytelling. Manage media issues, including responding to media enquiries. Proactively seek media opportunities and create media releases. Contribute to and support the delivery of a range of EPA publications from e-newsletters to corporate documents. Simplify often complex and technical subject matter so that it is relevant, engaging and able to be understood by a range of audiences and suitable for use via various communications channels. Support the delivery of the EPA’s digital communications channels including our website, our intranet and social media. Provide communications support and advice for the EPA Board Chair, Chief Executive, and Executive Leadership Team. Advise on and support initiatives to enhance stakeholder engagement. Monitor, evaluate and report on communications delivery, and making continual improvements. Requirements Ideally at least five years’ communication experience Experience at a senior level leading internal communications to support organisational priorities Ability to creatively use language to communicate technical and environmental topics Communications planning and delivery skills using a range of tools and channels Media management Radar for reputational risk Initiative and problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal skills Good attention to detail Ability to manage a diverse workload. #J-18808-Ljbffr