Adviser - Communications Hub until 30 June 2027 at New Zealand Government

Adviser - Communications Hub until 30 June 2027 at New Zealand Government in Wellington City, N, NZ. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Wellington based, Fixed term until 30 June 2027. The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders. Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui. Help to improve how communications support is delivered across the Ministry. Develop practical tools, guidance and training that help staff communicate effectively. Work with our teams across Wellington and our global network to coordinate communications support and build capability. The Adviser, Communications Hub is part of the Channels, Content Design unit within the Communications Division. The role helps ensure Ministry staff have access to the tools, guidance, training and support they need to undertake communications activities effectively, efficiently and safely. You'll work across the Ministry and with colleagues throughout the Communications Division to develop practical resources, support capability‑building initiatives and help coordinate communications requests. You'll play a key role in maintaining communications standards and guidance, improving processes and ensuring staff can easily access the information and support they need. This is a varied role that combines problem solving, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement. You will: Develop and maintain communications standards, guidance, templates and tools. Support the development and maintenance of a knowledge base of communications resources and approved content. Contribute to communications training and capability‑building initiatives across the Ministry. Work with communications advisers, account managers and Unit Managers to help coordinate, triage and allocate communications requests. Gather feedback and insights to improve communications processes, guidance, tools and services. Support staff across Wellington and Posts to access and use communications resources effectively. Build relationships across the Ministry to understand communications needs and identify opportunities for improvement. Support the effective operation of the Ministry's digital communications channels when required, including website and social media publishing activities. For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here. The full salary range for this role is $73,788 to $81,987 total remuneration, inclusive of our KiwiSaver employer contribution. Who are we looking for? Ma wai te mahi nei? We'd like to hear from you if have the following skills and experience: Experience in digital communications, marketing, engagement or a related field. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to turn complex information into plain English. Experience developing or maintaining guidance materials, templates, tools or knowledge resources. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. Good stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build effective working relationships. An interest in improving processes, services and ways of working. Knowledge of digital communications channels and content publishing practices. Sound judgement and problem-solving skills. An understanding of the Machinery of Government and government decision-making processes. Experience creating video content for digital channels would be an advantage. Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Reo Maori and Maori customs and protocols would be beneficial. Why MFAT? We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission. MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. About us Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand's interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world. To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen, or Permanent Resident. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed. Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process. Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 12th August 2026 Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a `Corporate' role (known here as a specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ. While it is not unusual for specialist staff to be posted outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. #J-18808-Ljbffr