Senior Advisor - Communications at Electricity Authority, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

About us

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is an independent Crown entity that regulates the electricity market. We are a kaitiaki of electricity, and our purpose is to enhance New Zealanders' lives, prosperity, and environment through electricity.

The electricity industry is at a pivotal moment, with the journey towards renewable energy sources and innovation reshaping how we operate. To meet these challenges and opportunities, we're evolving as an organisation - growing our capabilities, expanding our reach, and building a team ready to create a brighter, more sustainable future for Aotearoa. Our focus is on making a difference through bold thinking, collaboration, and delivering value for the communities we serve.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Advisor - Communications to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team, dedicated to communicating about New Zealand's rapidly changing and increasingly renewable electricity industry.

We're seeking a generalist communications professional with at least five years experience, ideally with experience working in an in-house multi-disciplinary communications team, consultancy or newsroom. Strong writing skills and the ability to work with more technical content is essential.

Are you someone with the following?

• A can-do attitude with initiative and ability to see the bigger picture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• An active learner committed to professional development
• Ability to communicate effectively across paid, earned, shared and owned channels and with diverse audiences
• Experience in social media and/or website content management systems

If you're a motivated communications professional with a talent for storytelling, a knack for making complex information easy to understand, and the ability to collaborate and influence effectively, we'd love to hear from you.

Why work for us?

We know the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and in recognition of this, the Authority offers several benefits to support our staff.

This includes the following:

• Competitive remuneration: salary range starting at $109,304
• Generous leave allowances and flexible work arrangements
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Career advancement pathways
• A range of health, wellbeing, and social initiatives, including EAP services, monthly wellbeing events, and much more

Ready for a challenge?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click "apply now" and complete the online application form. For more information about the role or our organisation, contact myhr@ea.govt.nz

To apply for this role, you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.

Applications close on Thursday, 27 March 2025.

To view a copy of the position description please copy and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/791863_JobDesc.pdf

Please note we may begin considering applications as soon as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.