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
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.
What we offer:
- ; 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.
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
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
- Maia - Bold and brave
- Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
- Pono Me Te Tika - Own It
Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.
MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori 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, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori 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 Maori 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 mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.
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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 [email protected] quoting ref MBIE/17965 if you have any further questions.
Applications close on Sunday 24 August at 11:59pm
