Senior Communications Advisor

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Opportunity to align your passion for conservation and internal communications.
• Use your strategic insights and excellent story telling abilities to engage and communicate.
• Permanent full-time role based in Wellington.

Toitū te marae a Tāne-Mahuta, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata 

If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive 

Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Māori, te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We do this by:

• Protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposes.
• Managing threats and adverse impacts.
• Being a voice for conservation.
• Connecting people to nature.

He angitūtanga | About the role

We're looking for an experienced senior internal communications expert to join our small and busy team.

You'll need to be a strategic thinker, someone who can see the bigger picture and make connections, able to provide sound advice even under pressure and deliver high quality written work to tight deadlines, and comfortable with ambiguity. You'll have tonnes of energy and your ‘can do' attitude and resilience will mean you can stay calm and shift priorities to lean in wherever the need is on any given day.

You'll be providing internal communications advice and support across a number of portfolios and change initiatives, so you'll need to be able to quickly build relationships and an understanding of our organisational priorities and operating context. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be considered for this role, you'll need to show you can:

• Provide high quality & credible internal communications advice.
• Plan, lead, and deliver clear and compelling communications and strive for excellence.
• Ground your work in evidence, measure outcomes, and identify and implement opportunities for continual improvement.
• Build strong relationships with a diverse range of people, including senior leaders, and be seen as a trusted strategic advisor.

• Write clear, compelling and user-focused communications, and be able to spot a great story opportunity.
• Understand how the Māori Crown relationship is important to DOC.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?

DOC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between Māori and the Crown, and lifting our cultural capability. We encourage our people to bring their authentic self and unique perspectives to work, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to wellbeing and professional development includes:

• Flexible working opportunities suited to your role.
• Career development, secondment, and training opportunities to help you realise your goals.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and discounted medical insurance.
• Great discounts on DOC accommodation and outdoor apparel and gear so you're ready for your next adventure.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.

The salary range for this position is $92,450 to $116,985 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Rā katinga | Applications close at 11.59pm, Monday 1 April 2024. We may close the advert early, so we encourage you to get your application in as soon as possible.

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Aleena Antony, Senior Recruitment Advisor at aantony@doc.govt.nz.

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1783471