Content Designer at Department of Internal Affairs (NZ)

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 26

Salary

104584.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human-Centred Design, Content Management Systems, User Research, Stakeholder Management, Editing, Agile Framework, Plain English, Web Content Creation, Creativity, Empathy, Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Digital Products, User Needs, Feedback Utilization, New Zealand Government Web Standards

Industry

Description

Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: Wellington (Central City) Business Group: AoG Services Delivery Branch: Digital Services Branch – Te Pūnaha Matihiko Salary: $84,041 - $104,584 Join the public service and help make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders Apply a human-centred approach to content and design of digital products and services Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of skilled and passionate digital practitioners Permanent fulltime position We’re looking for a Content Designer to join our busy Content and Design Services team managing a range of products including Govt.nz and Digital.govt.nz. We deliver trusted government information that is accessible and easy for users to find and understand, improving users digital experience with government. We do this by providing best practice digital products and guidance, and by working with government agencies and industry to raise the quality and standards of government’s digital delivery. We need someone with skills in taking complex government information and crafting it so it is clear and concise and meets user needs. You’ll work with a passionate team of content designers, UX designers and researchers, product owners and developers to maintain and develop high quality content for our portfolio of products. To be successful in this role you will have experience in: understanding complex language and turning it into plain English creating content for the web with a strong focus on user needs working with diverse stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop content using feedback, user research and user needs to guide your work editing content using content management systems (CMS), preferably Silverstripe, and knowledge of HTML working in an Agile framework. You'll also have: understanding of human-centred design principles knowledge of New Zealand Government Web Standards excellent stakeholder management skills the ability to receive feedback with open mindedness a strong team-focus creativity, empathy, passion and problem-solving skills. Better New Zealand Working at the Department of Internal Affairs, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders. If you’re looking for a new challenge that encourages you to think innovatively to help make a difference to Aotearoa and its people, then Internal Affairs could be the place for you. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access. He kaupapa whakaōrite whiwhinga mahi tā Te Tari Taiwhenua Applications close: 5pm, 27 October 2025. For more information please contact: Emily Paterson at Emily.paterson@dia.govt.nz . Job description: To review the full job description, please click here.

Responsibilities

The Content Designer will manage a range of products including Govt.nz and Digital.govt.nz, ensuring that government information is accessible and easy for users to find and understand. This role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to maintain and develop high-quality content.