Senior Advisor - Communications and Engagement at Ministry of Health, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Join a team leading, delivering and assessing our full suite of communications
• Permanent Wellington-based role
• Drive work programmes to ensure business objectives
• Midpoint of $119,209, dependent on experience

Ko tōu ake mahi - What you'll do

As part of the Communications and Engagements team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering cross-functional, strategic communications that align with Ministry priorities.

In this position you will:

• Deliver the Ministry's full suite of communications through contributing to projects that reflect the Ministry's priorities.
• Drive the capability uplift of the team through leveraging insights, research, and data to refine communication approaches and strengthen engagement.
• This will help drive the development of clear communication on government policy, and the Ministry's work.
• Support the media function, ensuring responses appropriately manage risk and the Ministry's reputation.
• Work with the team to ensure all communications activity is measured, undertake regular reviews of approaches, and plans to ensure objectives have been achieved and a continuous improvement approach is undertaken.
•  Collaborate across teams to assess risks, opportunities, and impact, ensuring a cohesive and informed communications strategy.
• Foster a continuous improvement environment, reviewing activity effectiveness and refining approaches for greater impact.
• Ultimately integrate the functions of communications into the Ministry's overarching strategy.

Ko ngā pūkenga ōu - What you'll bring

• Strong communications experience, delivery, and achieving business outcomes
• A demonstrable track record in providing high-quality advice to senior leaders and driving work programmes to ensure business objectives are achieved
• Experience in delivering internal communications that resonate with staff and support priorities
• Critical thinking and judgement in analysing large, complex issues and the ability to grasp ideas, analysis and advice produced by others
• Significant experience in media management and willingness to participate in an on-call media roster
• Demonstrated experience working successfully in diverse cultural contexts, with knowledge of Māori and Pasifika relations in order to improve equity of outcomes,
• A strong focus on building and maintaining trust and confidence and positioning the organisation as a trusted authority within the public sector.

Ngā hua o tō mātou whare - What we bring

Discover a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth. We're not just a workplace; we're a whanau that values your well-being and the importance of work-life balance. At Manatū Hauora, we value the authentic ‘you', ensuring that every voice is heard and every perspective matters. Your wellness is our priority, with comprehensive support and resources to keep you thriving. Join us today and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings. Please contact us if you require any support to ensure the recruitment process is accessible.

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply 

Applications close on Tuesday 24^th June. Please note if we receive a high number of applications this job may close prior to the closing date.

We are not receiving recruitment agency submissions at this time.

To view the position description and apply, please follow the online process at our Careers Website. Please ensure you upload a CV and covering letter with all applications. If you have any questions, email the recruitment team at recruitment@health.govt.nz.