Senior Advisor Communications

As New Zealand's environmental regulator, the work we do today helps shape the future of our tomorrow. Our purpose is to protect our country's unique way of life by looking out for the health of its environment, its economy and its people. We are passionate about making the right decisions, based on evidence, mātauranga and science. Join us on our journey to a thriving environment and economy – regulating today for tomorrow's wellbeing. The Communications and Customer team is part of the Corporate Services Group and provides leadership and support in communications and media management, corporate communications and publications, ministerial and government engagement, and shares information with the public through official correspondence and our customer contact centre. About the role This is a full-time fixed term role until 31May2028, based in our Wellington office. While we’re happy to consider work‑from‑home arrangements, this role is not designed for full‑time remote working. You will partner with experts, especially our Hazardous Substances and New Organisms group, to share content across multiple channels about the significant work we do. As an all‑rounder, you will be responsible for planning and delivering internal and external communications, including working with media outlets. Responsibilities Partner with business groups to advise on reputational risks and seek communications opportunities. Develop and deliver communications for internal and external EPA projects and stakeholder engagement. Enhance awareness of EPA priorities and key projects through proactive storytelling. Manage media issues, including responding to media enquiries, supporting and training spokespeople, developing positive working relationships with media, and keeping up with media trends. 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 external 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 make continual improvements. About you At least five years' communication experience. 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 experience. Radar for reputational risk. Initiative and problem‑solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good attention to detail. Ability to manage a diverse workload. What's in it for you Flexible working culture. Three additional paid leave days between Christmas and New Years in addition to four weeks' annual leave. $400 non‑taxable payment for home flexible working set up. Paid annual EPA Environment Day supporting the community on environmental initiatives. In‑house Māori cultural capability building programme. Learning opportunities including the annual EPA Symposium. Active social club and a diverse range of groups and support networks. Organisation wide awards recognising both individual and team effort. Salary range $106,532–$159,798 (mid‑point$133,165). This is the full salary range of the band, from 80%–120%. Appointments will generally be made at or below the midpoint of this range, depending on skills and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr