Senior Advisor Communications - Fixed Term - Wellingtonat Fire and Emergency New Zealand114,663 - 127,404
Make a meaningful impact within key projects shaping our people experienceWellington based fixed term or secondment opportunity until 24 December 2026Salary range $114,663-$127,404 (pro rata), dependent on skills & experience Use your strong internal and external communications experience to make a positive difference for our employees and volunteers.
Mō tēnei tūranga- about the role Supporting our Whanaungatanga programme, and our Volunteer Payments Project, the Senior Advisor Communications will deliver, advise, plan and implement internal and external communications activity across both workstreams.
This is a fixed term or secondment opportunity until 24 December 2026.
Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga- What you'll bring to the role:Hit the ground running in this fixed term position using your breadth of communication skills within a complex organisation.
You will have excellent relationship building skills and will be able to build a rapport with a wide range of stakeholders from operational staff to senior leadership.
You will have experience working within a medium to large organisation along with the ability to see the bigger picture without getting lost in small details.Experience working in a project environment would be an advantage.
To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will: Proven experience delivering internal and external communications at a senior levelExperience working with a wide range of stakeholders including senior leadershipStrong writing ability to reach a wide audience across various outputsProven experience in delivering strategic communications at a senior levelAdaptability and time management to work across multiple workstreams The salary range for this role is $114,663
- $127,404 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
- who are we?
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them.
We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency.Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.We Do the Right Thing
- Kia TikaWe Serve and Support
- ManaakitangaWe Are Better Together
- Whanaungatanga We Strive to Improve
- Auahatanga Ko te tono mai
- How to apply:Come join us
- we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it!
To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.
If you have any specific questions about this role, please email: nhqjobs@fireandemergency.nz.
Please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.
Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.Applications close Thursday 23rd April 2026.Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.