Senior Advisor, Communications Strategy

Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education has over 3,000 staff across New Zealand. Every day, we communicate with hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders about the education opportunities and issues that matter to them.

A key part of our communications function is to provide high-level strategic advice to senior Ministry staff and to the government of the day. This advice supports the Leadership Team, senior managers, and business units to:

• manage cross-sector communications around significant events, issues, and opportunities
• ensure that all communications from the Ministry present a coherent, compelling picture of what we do
• consider the wider communications implications of their activities as well as the immediate requirements.

The Senior Advisor, Communications Strategy will report to the Manager, Executive Communications, and will be part of a wider Communications Group. He or she will be expected to contribute vigorously to the work of the immediate team and the wider Group to ensure that internal and external stakeholders get high-quality advice and services.

We are seeking a high-performing communications professional who is ready for the next step in his or her career. A minimum of three years in a substantial communications role is required. We offer a very interesting and challenging work environment, with plenty of opportunities for job stretch and for mentoring. This is the ideal role for an ambitious and talented professional who wants to move to the next level.

If interested, please contact Emily.stott@minedu.govt.nz for a copy of the job description and application form.

Communications Advisor

Mayor's Office – Wellington

The Mayor’s Office is looking for an experienced Communications Advisor to join our busy team.

The role is responsible for researching and writing the Mayor’s speeches and for managing her interaction with the media.

The Communications Advisor also provides issues management and general communications advice to the Mayor and writes presentations and other communication materials.

The role would suit someone who loves to write, writes with flair and who has excellent relationship management skills; someone who is confident, energetic, passionate about Wellington and who likes to keep busy.

The successful candidate will be able to multi-task, work to deadlines and have a keen interest in current affairs. You will be someone who can take complex material and present it in simple language, be an advocate of Plain English and appreciate the elements of what makes a great speech.

We are looking for someone with experience in communications or PR, and preferably someone who has worked in journalism or with the media before.

Applications close 5pm Friday 5 September 2008.
Contact Nathan Scott on (04) 801 4233 ornathan.scott@wcc.govt.nz for more information. Visit our website to apply or send your application and CV to:

Nathan Scott,
Wellington City Council,
PO Box 2199,
Wellington.

www.wellington.govt.nz

Web Editor

National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA), Wellington

This is a newly created role in NIWAbGroup.

We are a technology-driven, innovative company with an international reputation for scientific research. Behind the scenes, we have been redesigning our current website to improve its architecture and functionality. Now we want you to take it to the next level.

You will be responsible for overseeing a complete revamp and on-going maintenance of the content on our website.

The range of material is vast. You must be adept at communicating clearly with anyone and everyone. You need to be equally comfortable handling highly technical reports for specialist audiences, and developing fact sheets for the general public. To support our words, youbcomputer-generated animations produced by our science staff.

The role is part of a small and highly-focused team and will suit a bs professional. The web will be your passion. With your great communication skills, youbdeveloping great relationships and engaging confidently with highly academic staff. Youbit, yet not lose your attention to detail. While you work independently, you donbback and forth, and accept that not every idea is a winner.

It goes without saying that you will have previous experience in website content management and maintenance and will be technologically savvy. Youbprioritisation, project management, and planning skills.

Join us, and youbreally cares about you and about the sustainability of the planet. We provide extensive staff benefits and development opportunities.

View the job description and apply on-line at http://www.niwascience.co.nz/about/jobs. For more information, contact NIWA's Communications Manager, Michele Hollis, on 04-386 0483.

Applications close 4.30pm Friday 29 August 2008.