Security and Resilience Senior Community Advisor at Ministry For Ethnic Communities, Wellington - Wairarapa

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Senior Community Advisor

Type of role:                    Fixed term (ends 30 June 2027)

Location:                         Wellington

Applications close:        Midday 19 November 2026

Help strengthen community resilience and social cohesion in New Zealand.

We're looking for a skilled and adaptable Senior Community Advisor to join our Security and Resilience Team.

In this role, you will lead and deliver community engagement, working directly with community leaders, organisations and stakeholders. You will facilitate workshops, presentations, information sessions and other engagement activities that support communities to build their knowledge, awareness and resilience.

No two days will be the same. You may be developing and delivering a workshop one day and then contributing to broader team priorities and projects.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced delivery environment, enjoys variety, and is willing to apply their skills wherever they can have the greatest impact. Success in this role will require adaptability, initiative, and a strong focus on delivery and outcomes.

You will be comfortable working in areas that can involve sensitive topics and will bring sound judgement, initiative and a strong commitment to achieving results.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy building relationships, and are motivated by work that makes a tangible difference, we'd love to hear from you.

As part of this role, you will:

• Lead and deliver community-facing activities, including workshops, presentations, information sessions, forums and online engagement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with ethnic communities, community leaders, organisations and other stakeholders.
• Contribute across a variety of team priorities, projects and emerging work, working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Develop practical engagement approaches that strengthen community awareness, capability and resilience.
• Represent the Ministry in a range of settings, communicating complex and sensitive issues clearly, confidently and appropriately to diverse audiences.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience working directly with communities, stakeholders or partners to deliver programmes, initiatives and engagement activities, including in areas involving sensitive topics, diverse perspectives and complex issues.
• Experience building trusted relationships with community leaders, organisations and stakeholders.
• A team-first mindset, with a willingness to pitch in, support colleagues and contribute wherever needed to achieve shared outcomes.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences both in person and online.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on delivery and results.
• Adaptability, resilience and sound judgement, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.

Application process

Applications close at midday, 19 November 2026.

To apply, please submit:

• a current CV; and
• a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the position requirements.

We will be reviewing applications as they come in, so please get your application in as soon as possible.

We encourage inclusion and diversity at the Ministry for Ethnic Communities and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We want everyone to be able to participate fully in our recruitment process. If you require any support or adjustments, please let us know. You can contact us at HumanResources@ethniccommunities.govt.nz to discuss any accessibility requirements.