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Communications Advisor

Wellington

FULL TIME

November 12, 2024

starts between $106,416 and $117,782
Wellington based preferred
Fulltime fixed term/secondment position starting in 2025

Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

We put Tamariki first
We believe Aroha is vital
We respect the Mana of people
We are Tika and Pono
We value Whakapapa
We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga | About the role
The purpose of this role is to support programmes internally and externally with high quality communications to enable Oranga Tamariki to achieve its mission. Communications will reflect the aims of Oranga Tamariki:

always considering children first and foremost
enabling best practice
growing trusted relationships
high aspirations for all children, particularly Māori.

Above all, our Communications work will:

support delivery of the organisation's outcomes through best practice communications
create champions
strengthen relationships
grow public confidence.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
Ideally we are looking for someone with two-to-three years government communications experience.
Other key requirements of the role include but are not limited to:

Proven experience in Communications and Engagement with a reputation for delivering quality advice and communications products
Prior experience at creating digestible content to support complex information
Strong communication skills, including writing, and creation of digital content, with an understanding of social media channels
Ability to establish positive relationships and to manage complex working relationships within and outside of government in a discrete and confidential manner
Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $106,416 and $117,782 dependant on experience. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.
To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.
If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz
Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on Tuesday 26th November 2024
However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now!
If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.

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