Senior Adviser Communications and Engagement

Vacancy 2025/11

Pou Tohu Matua Te Pae Tuitui Kōrero 

Senior Adviser Communications and Engagement

Te Iho | Corporate Services

Permanent / Fulltime

Wellington

Salary Range   $110,846 - $128,634

Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi
Culture is thriving, the people are well

Do you have a passion for storytelling? If you are a confident communicator, a natural collaborator, and love turning ideas into engaging content, this could be your next role.  

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role

This is a great opportunity to play a key role in promoting and protecting the reputation of Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage, the government’s adviser on the arts, culture, and heritage sectors of Aotearoa New Zealand.

You'll shape how our work is communicated internally and across our broad sector. You'll collaborate with the communications team; project leads and Executive Leadership Team to develop and implement engaging communication strategies.

Kōrero mōu | About you

You will have proven experience in internal, external, and digital communications and engagement. You will be comfortable working with ambiguity and have the confidence to provide senior leaders with high quality communications and engagement advice.

In this role, you’ll build effective stakeholder relationships within the Ministry and across the public and cultural sector. You’ll be a key contributor to a high performing and cohesive team with a positive team culture. You will thrive in environments where things change quickly and enjoy the challenge of juggling multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

A keen storyteller with a strategic mindset, you’ll have a collaborative spirit and a genuine passion for connecting people. You’ll also bring an understanding of Te Ao Māori – or a willingness to learn – and won’t hesitate to roll up your sleeves to get the mahi done.

We are after someone who:

• Has experience in developing communication plans and reactive and proactive communications


• Is a confident writer who knows how to make messages clear and relatable.


• Has a collaborative mindset and ability to easily build relationships across teams


• Is comfortable with a range of channels including digital communications and working with media


• Understands the big picture while managing the details

Please download a copy of the full Position Description by clicking here

Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the competencies listed in the position description

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the online process on our Careers Website.

Applications close 5pm on Sunday 7 September 2025

For enquiries about this position contact [email protected]

Āheinga | Eligibility
If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Manatū Taonga in order to work for Manatū Taonga. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information.