Job Description

Senior Advisor Communications

• Help promote our vision of fairness for all
• Opportunity to reach new audiences
• Be part of a dynamic and experienced team

Mō te Tari o te Kaitiaki Mana Tangata – About the Ombudsman

Here at the Ombudsman, we are all about fairness for all. As an independent Officer of Parliament, we help the New Zealand public in their dealings with public sector agencies. We handle complaints, carry out investigations, protect the rights of people in detention, provide advice and training to agencies and strive to build awareness of what we do and how we do it.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

We are looking for a Senior Advisor Communications who is looking for an opportunity to use their skills and experience to change lives with us at the Ombudsman. You will be joining a Communications team of senior communications specialists who thrive in the unique intersection between media, government and society on a six month fixed term contract.

The team manage a content rich website and a modern intranet that must keep up with the needs of a growing organisation, but we're not going to stop there. There's more work to do, with work going on to expand its audience among children, youth, and seniors in line with the Ombudsman's expanding jurisdiction. The team is also currently involved in the planning, development, delivery, and/or publicising of a number of events, announcements, digital resources, and reports between July and December 2022 relating to Ombudsman anniversary celebrations.

He kōrero mōu – About you

Growing our presence as an organisation and making the Ombudsman accessible to people from all walks of life will be at the heart of our success and the Senior Communications Advisor plays a key role in this.

To be successful in the role you will need to bring with you:

• considerable experience across communications and digital communications at a senior advisor level;
• considerable experience in delivery communications to a wide range of groups, including national and international audiences, using a variety of different channels;
• experience writing speeches, media releases and developing communications plans both tactical and strategic;
• extensive working knowledge of web and digital communications and best practice;
• excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to build credibility with a range of stakeholders;
• strong written and oral communication skills; and a track record of delivering results.

We have a friendly and collaborative environment where our people enjoy interesting and challenging work and are passionate about what they do. We embrace diversity of perspectives and foster an inclusive environment which benefits our people and the work they do. So, if you have a passion for helping people and want to be part of fulfilling our purpose of fairness for all, apply now!

Me pēhea e tono - How to apply

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now' button where you will need to register through our online career centre, complete our application form and upload your CV and cover letter. For further information about this vacancy please email [email protected].

All applicants will have a legal entitlement to work in New Zealand. Appointees will be subject to a criminal convictions check and may be required to achieve and maintain a NZ Government (NZSIS) security clearance.

It is a requirement of the Office that all new staff are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before commencing work.

Applications close 5pm Monday 15th of August.

Depending on skills and experience, the expected salary for this position will be between $98,750 and $123,437.

You will need to register through our online career centre, complete our application form, and upload your CV and cover letter. For further information please contact the recruitment team [email protected].

It is a requirement of the Office that all new staff are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before commencing work.

All applicants will have a legal entitlement to work in New Zealand. Appointees will be subject to a criminal convictions check and may be required to achieve and maintain a NZ Government (NZSIS) security clearance.