27 Jan 2012

Full-Time Senior Advisor – Communications: (12 months – Parental Leave) Fixed Term

Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs – Posted by Maori Pacific Jobs – Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

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Job Description

“The Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs is in a unique position to build New Zealand’s diversity and

richness through enabling Pacific peoples’ contribution.”

It’s an exciting time to work at the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs. We have reprioritised to focus on areas which have a real impact on Pacific people’s social and economic development.  If you are yearning for more challenge and the  chance to broaden your horizons, we are offering a unique opportunity.  In our Communications team you will have the freedom to do what you do best and the opportunity to further your career while making a difference to Pacific peoples’ wellbeing.

Our point of difference is our ability to engage and communicate with our Pacific stakeholders through a range of channels.  You will also be communicating Pacific peoples’ achievements, aspirations and needs to other stakeholders.

We have a fixed-term opportunity in our Wellington office for an experienced Senior Advisor – Communications with a strong understanding of public sector requirements.  This is a very diverse role and one that comes with being part of a small team. You will need to be self-motivated, a team player, approachable and have the ability to work with a diverse range of people to deliver high quality communications support and advice.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • At least 4 years proven public sector senior communications experience
  • A well-honed understanding of communications practises and processes
  • Plain English writing skills for both print and web publication
  • Web-savvy, with proven web-publishing and social media experience
  • Strong knowledge of government structures, processes, planning and reporting requirements and experience in producing accountability documents
  • A sound knowledge of the social, political, cultural, economic, health, education and employment circumstances of Pacific people in New Zealand and the associated issues
  • Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in communications management.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, you relish a challenge, are someone who wants to contribute to the success of a small team, and enjoys a diverse work environment then we want to hear from you.

Click here to view the position description and the application form.

For further information about the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs, click here.

How to Apply

Applications close: 5pm Thursday 9 February 2012.

Please direct confidential enquiries and CV and completed application forms to

Bruce Weller
Senior Advisor – Human Resources
Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs
PO Box 833 Wellington.

Phone 04 471 8233 or email:

Bruce.Weller@mpia.govt.nz

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