Senior Communication Advisor - Maritime Culture at NZ Defence Force, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As the Senior Communications Advisor for Maritime Culture you will be responsible for understanding, coordinating, and delivering key messaging across a range of channels – ashore and at sea. You will support the Principal Advisor in developing and implementing an internal communications strategy.

This is a 12 month fixed term position available in Naval Staff Headquarters as part of the Maritime Culture project team. The Maritime Culture initiative is a people and culture project that is focused on building and strengthening Navy culture.

This role has been created as part of The Maritime Culture initiative. As this is a new role it is an opportunity for you to use your creativity to establish successful and interactive Navy internal communications.

The Maritime Culture initiative is a people and culture project that is focused on building and strengthening Navy culture. As part of the project you may be required to:  

• Participate in discussions and working sessions related to communicating the Navy's mission, purpose, values, and identity;
• Identify, develop and establish appropriate processes, standards and process material for new functions;
• Liaise with other parts of NZDF to support coherent processes and ways of working; and
• Participate as a subject matter expert in development / improvement work that relates to internal Navy processes.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

We are looking for a creative communicator with a passion for people who can contribute to building a positive and transparent organisational culture for the Navy. 

You will be someone with an interest in developing your career in communications. You will have experience in creating and delivering internal communications using a range of mediums. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to think creatively and tailor your message to the targeted audience.

Mō mātou | About Us

The Naval Staff provides support to the Chief of Navy to command the Navy, raise, train and maintain the Navy and act as principal advisor on Navy matters. In doing so the Naval Staff undertakes planning for the future, provides advice, assurance and accountability support, and corporate level co-ordination and reputation management. 

Naval Staff is a strategy lead organisation that is agile, innovative and decisive. The purpose of Naval Staff is to:

• Command, lead and manage Naval personnel;
• Develop, implement and monitor strategy;
• Manage the effort required from Defence Human Resources (DHR), Capability, Defence Logistics Command (DLC), NZDF Finance, NZDF Shared Services and Contracted Services to deliver against Navy's strategy;
• Manage resources allocated to Navy efficiently and effectively; and
• Foster a culture based on Navy's ethos and values.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand. As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice. 

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

NZDF is an inclusive organisation that is open to flexible working arrangements and welcomes applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, beliefs/opinions, or family circumstances.

In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

• Great benefits for you and your family.
• Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
• 5 weeks annual leave per year.
• Flexible working environment and positive culture.
• Variety, challenge and a chance to influence.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

Please note:

• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
• If you are an existing NZDF employee (excluding contractors) you must apply through our Internal Vacancies site, via the HR Toolkit.

Applications close on Sunday 11 June 2023.

Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Low level Security Clearance

• most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided in this country continuously for at least the last five years, OR
• is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.