Manager Strategic Communications at Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Manager Strategic Communications – Fixed Term – Wellington

• Are you an experienced people leader looking to make an impact?
• 9-month fixed term or secondment, based in Wellington CBD
• Salary range $151,774-$168,638 (pro-rated), dependent on skills and experience

Bring your communications expertise to this important and varied role within one of New Zealand's most trusted organisations.

About the role – Mō tēnei tūranga

The Manager Strategic Communications reports to the National Manager Communications and Engagement and is responsible for managing a team of communications professionals to lead and deliver strategic and operational internal and corporate communications for Fire and Emergency New Zealand. 

As part of the Communications and Engagement Directorate leadership team, you will have the opportunity to drive and influence communications activities right across the organisation.

There may be a requirement for travel during this 9-month fixed term.

What you'll bring to the role – Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga

Leading a team of five, you will have proven leadership skills that enable you to build upon the current capability of your team. Your strategic mindset will help you to manage a diverse and connected work programme with competing demands, and your strong management and relationship skills will stand you in good stead in our complex and fast paced environment. A strong attention to detail and a highly tuned risk radar are paramount, along with the ability to listen, interpret and action key communications deliverables.

To be successful in this role, we'd expect you to:

• Be a strong leader who empowers their team and fosters collaboration. You will have demonstrated people management experience.
• Have significant experience in strategic, corporate and/or internal communications.
• Have significant experience managing across multiple priorities, including excellent workflow planning and management skills.
• Have a strong risk radar, including issues management experience.
• Have a laser-focused and well-honed attention to detail, especially across written communications.
• Have an understanding of working within an emergency management environment.

The salary range for this role is $151,774-$168,638 (pro-rated) dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Who are we?  Ko wai mātou?

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing the incidence of unwanted fire and the associated risk to life and property, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.

We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.

• We Do the Right Thing – Kia Tika
• We Serve and Support – Manaakitanga
• We Are Better Together – Whanaungatanga
• We Strive to Improve – Auahatanga

How to apply – Ko te tono mai

Come and join us! We are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it. We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.

If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website. 

If you have any specific questions about this role, please email nhqjobs@fireandemergency.nz

Please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.

Applications close Wednesday 19 March 2025.