Wellington, fixed-term 12 months, 38 hours per week.
- Are you a creative communicator with a passion for social media and digital storytelling?
- Do you thrive on crafting engaging content that connects people and brings stories to life?
- Want to be part of a collaborative team where your ideas help drive better outcomes for women and girls?
If any of those sound like you, this role is worth exploring!
Mō Manatū Wāhine - About Manatū Wāhine
Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women is the Government's principal advisor on improving the lives of wāhine/women and kōtiro/girls in Aotearoa New Zealand. We provide system leadership, working across Government and with stakeholders to improve outcomes for wāhine/women and kōtiro/girls.
Our people are crucial to achieving the strategic outcomes we are seeking. We are looking for capable mid to senior policy professionals with a great work attitude to join our team and help us deliver for wāhine/women.
We value our Ko wai mātou (ways of working) which reflect who we are and what's important to us; they guide and influence how we work as individuals, as teams, and as one Ministry to achieve the best outcomes for those we serve.
Our Ko wai mātou are:
- Kia Māia - we are brave and courageous in all we do
- Tuia mai - we embrace and support wāhine from all communities
- Whakamanawa - we lead with heart to achieve the best outcomes for wāhine
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi - About this role
We're looking for a skilled and passionate digital communicator to join our team as a Communications Advisor. In this role, you'll lead and coordinate storytelling and content across our social and digital channels, using your creativity and expertise to connect with women and girls in meaningful and impactful ways.
You'll also play a key part in strengthening our internal communications - championing our intranet and ensuring our mahi is visible, engaging, and aligned across the organisation.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on creating purposeful content and wants to make a real difference through their work.
Ko koe tēnei - About you:
- As a self-starter, you'll have excellent organisation skills and be able to plan, write and share engaging content aligned with our work programme and focus areas
- You'll bring strong digital and social media skills, with a knack for tailoring content to connect with diverse audiences, especially women and girls
- You'll be confident working across a range of formats, from video and graphics to copy, with a good eye for what works where
- You'll have a collaborative mindset and enjoy working closely with others to elevate stories, amplify voices, and support internal visibility
- You'll take initiative to champion our intranet and help keep our internal communications clear, timely and engaging
- Your understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ability to apply this within the work that you do is important, but we are happy to support your learning in this area
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
The salary range is $81,238 - $98,870. The full position description and application form are on the Manatū Wāhine website.
To apply, send your completed application form, a cover letter outlining why you are interested in the role, and your CV to the Chief People Officer, via recruitment@women.govt.nz
Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 30 May 2025
We are committed to providing a working environment that values inclusion, diversity and accessibility. We embrace the unique perspective and capabilities of our current and future employees, which will help us to improve outcomes for wāhine/women and kōtiro/girls. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.
