[ref. y0270702] Communications Advisorat Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment -
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
- Be the connector, the innovator, the risk navigator, the story-teller• Deliver communications about issues that really matter and make a difference to New Zealanders
- as part of high performing Communications team• Permanent full time position based in our Wellington office• Salary band: $75,114
- $88,266 plus kiwisaver & wellness benefits Tēnei tūranga
- About the Role: Are you a collaborative communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment?
Do you bring creativity, clarity, and a customer-first mindset to everything you do?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.We're looking for a Communications Advisor to join our dynamic and supportive team.
In this role, you'll help deliver high-quality, innovative communications services that make a real difference for our Ministry and the communities we serve.
What you'll bring:- A people-focused approach and the ability to build strong relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.• A calm, solutions-focused mindset under pressure, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.• A flair for crafting clear, compelling content across a range of channels and formats—including drafting engaging content for our social media platforms.• A commitment to best practice and continuous improvement in communications and engagement.• A collaborative spirit and a willingness to contribute to a high-performing, values-driven team.
- A supportive and inclusive team culture where your ideas and contributions are valued.• Opportunities to grow your skills and experience across a wide range of projects.• A chance to work on meaningful initiatives that support the Ministry's goals and connect with New Zealanders.
- Skills and Experience Required To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience in the development and implementation of communications plans, and in the writing and delivery of appropriate and audience focused content• The ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships and to develop trust and credibility with key internal and external stakeholders• Understanding of media, proactive planning, multi-media and digital communications• A proactive, can-do attitude with a high level of initiative, sound judgement and discretion Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE
- About MBIE: MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.
We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.
People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
Mahi Tahi- Better Together Māia
- Bold and brave Pae Kahurangi
- Build our Future Pono Me Te Tika
- Own It Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity
- Hīkina Whakatutuki
- which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.
MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand.
We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.
E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei.
He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui.
E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.
Me pēhea te tono- How to Apply: Click here to view a position description.
When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.
All applications must be submitted via our online process.Email Marie Manley at marie.manley2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17965 if you have any further questions.
Applications close on Sunday 24 August at 11:59pm