Kaitohutohu Matua - Whakawhitinga | Principal Advisor - Communication 

Kaitohutohu Matua - Whakawhitinga | Principal Advisor - Communication 

Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes through data. At Stats NZ we're About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come.   

• Bring your extensive communications skills, experience, and ideas    
• Wellington based in our brand new 6-star green building
• Contribute to meaningful work focused on the future of census in Aotearoa  
• Salary: $118,052 - $158,264 + superannuation 

Te tūnga | The role   

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced communications professional to be part of the future of census in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Reporting to the Senior Manager - External Affairs, the Principal Advisor - Communications is a busy role suited to a seasoned communications and engagement professional.

In this role you'll need to be comfortable leading high-profile pieces of work, influencing and respectfully challenging senior leaders and seamlessly making the switch between big picture, creative thinking and tactical, operational communications.

You'll be passionate about census and see the value social and wellbeing statistics bring to life in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Mōu | For you  

The External Affairs team is an awesome mix of people who are at their best working as a team. They like a good laugh and a healthy amount of banter. If this sounds like you, read on.

Starting salary: $118,052 - $158,264 + superannuation 

As part of Stats NZ's customer-centric External Affairs team, you'll find:

• diverse strategic and tactical communications mahi supporting senior leaders
• supportive management and a fun, creative and hardworking team
• comfortable, modern offices in central Wellington
• varied and important work for Stats NZ and Aotearoa's data future
• a competitive salary
• a broad range of employee-led social and community groups.

Nōu te rourou | What you bring  

To be successful in this role you'll:

• be a seasoned communications professional with at least five-years' experience in a similar role, including working in large, complex projects
• be skilled at converting strategic, complex or technical information into clear, compelling material that's fit for purpose and audience
• be agile, organised and focused on the detail
• have a good understanding of the machinery of government and experience navigating it
• be able to demonstrate sound relationship building skills
• have a whatever it takes attitude and thrive in ambiguity and change
• mentor, lead and support other communications kaimahi
• have a good understanding of economic, social and governmental influences, the political environment and other agencies and groups likely to impact on our organisation.

Ko mātou | About Us  

Tatauranga Aotearoa - Stats NZ is a Central Government employer of around 1400 people across Aotearoa. We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come.  

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply    

If this sounds like you, click on the Apply now button to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page. 

We are truly committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in all these areas already, but you do need to be on board with learning and have a genuine interest and willingness to grow on this journey with us. 

We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes. You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process. 

Please reach out to recruitment@stats.govt.nz  if you have any questions.

We aim to hold interviews on 12 September 2024

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process. 

Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.