Senior Communications Advisor
At a glance
Senior Communications role at Department of Internal Affairs. Wellington · full-time · NZ$94,499–NZ$117,598 base.
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What you'll do
- Shape communication plans around organisational priorities and provide strategic counsel to senior leaders
- Plan and deliver messaging that helps employees understand strategy, priorities, and organisational change
- Engage varied audiences while handling reputational concerns and communication-related risks
- Use audience data to adjust communication approaches and support multiple projects at once
What you bring
- You have built and delivered communication strategies connected to organisational priorities
- You have managed communications for organisational change
- You understand communication principles, frameworks, and government structures and processes
- You can interpret data to identify audience needs and adjust your approach
- You can build trust with stakeholders at every level of an organisation
Who this fits
This suits a senior communications adviser who can think strategically, read political context, and balance competing projects. You’ll work with senior leaders and support major priorities within a communications team. The role is based in Wellington, and applicants need permission to work in New Zealand.
From the employer
About Us | Mō mātou
Enterprise Services | Nuku Toiere plays a pivotal role in shaping how the organisation operates and succeeds. As an enterprise-wide function, the branch delivers high-impact services across legal, finance, people and culture, communications, and strategy, governance and risk, supporting informed decision-making and strong organisational performance.
The role | Te tūnga
We’re looking for a senior communications adviser to join our communications team to provide strategic advice, engage with diverse audiences and manage reputational issues and risks. You’ll play a key role in helping our people understand the department’s strategy and priorities, and support change communications.
This is a great opportunity to work with senior leaders and focus on providing communications support for some of our biggest priorities. We are looking for someone who can think strategically and see the big picture, who has a good political radar and can juggle multiple projects.
What you bring | Nōu te rourou
- Experience in developing and executing communications strategies that align with an organisation’s priorities.
- Experience managing change communications.
- Strong knowledge of communications principles and frameworks.
- An understanding of government structures and processes.
- The ability interpret data to understand audience needs and tailor the communications approach accordingly.
- The ability to work at all levels of organisations and to relate to and gain the confidence of stakeholders.
For you | Mōu
At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want you to thrive in a successful, high-performing team of communications professionals, where development is a priority. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.
To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/
Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz
The appointing range for this role is $94,499 - $117,598
To review the full job description, please click here
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.
We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.
Applications for this role close 11 October 2026, 5.00pm. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Manager Corporate Communications, Ann-Marie.Nansett@dia.govt.nz
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