Senior Communications Advisor

New Zealand Government is hiring a full-time Senior Communications Advisor in Wellington, Greater Wellington to strengthen public messaging and engagement that helps keep communities safe.

The Opportunity

This Senior Communications Advisor role in Wellington, Greater Wellington sits within New Zealand Government and supports vital public service delivery. With teams that operate around the clock across land, sea and air to handle hundreds of thousands of emergency calls each year while preventing crime and crashes, effective communication is essential to building trust and delivering clear information to New Zealanders. You will help shape how people understand and engage with the organisation’s goals of making the country safer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communications strategies and campaigns that support operational priorities and public safety messaging
• Provide high-level advice to senior leaders on media issues, public narratives and reputation management
• Craft clear, accurate content including media releases, speeches, digital material, reports and internal updates tailored for diverse audiences
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, community stakeholders and partner agencies
• Coordinate communications around key initiatives, incidents and events to ensure consistent and timely information flow
• Monitor emerging issues, evaluate campaign effectiveness and refine approaches based on insights and audience feedback
• Mentor junior communications staff and contribute to continuous improvement of organisational messaging standards

What You Bring

• Proven experience as a Senior Communications Advisor or equivalent senior-level communications role, ideally within government or large public-sector environments
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex information into accessible language
• Excellent stakeholder management, media handling and interpersonal abilities under pressure
• Sound judgement, strategic thinking and experience advising executive teams
• Familiarity with digital channels, social media and modern communications tools
• A commitment to collaborative ways of working and delivering results that support community wellbeing

Working at New Zealand Government

New Zealand Government is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment in Wellington, Greater Wellington where dedicated professionals contribute to public service outcomes.

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