Digital Channels Advisor (Fixed Term) at Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

87265.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SharePoint, Digital Content Creation, Content Publishing, Intranet Management, Accessibility, Content Strategy, Training, Performance Monitoring, Usability Enhancements, Multimedia Content, Plain English, Time Management, Relationship Building, Graphic Design, User Research

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Exciting role that offers the chance to contribute to conservation Join a supportive workplace with excellent team culture and rewarding vision Full time, fixed term role until 27 November 2026, based in Wellington Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive. Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata. Mō te tūranga | About the role We are looking for an experienced Digital Channels Advisor to join our Organisational Communications Team. If you've got experience with SharePoint and digital content, and understand the role an intranet has in making sure our people stay connected to our strategic direction, organisation, senior leaders and each other, then we want to hear from you. You'll be working across the Organisational Communications team to support our internal customers, developing and publishing quality, accessible, up-to-date content to a wide range of channels and our intranet. The position will be focussed on: Managing content including providing advice, guidance and final quality assurance on all intranet content Identifying opportunities for content, usability, and accessibility enhancements Developing engaging digital and multimedia content that brings to life our strategic direction Supporting the team leader to develop the channels strategy Training and assisting staff to create, edit, publish and maintain accurate, timely, high quality, customer-focused content for DOC’s intranet and digital platforms Monitoring the performance of content, reporting on this, and identifying ways to improve. This is a full-time, fixed term role until 27 November 2026, based in Conservation House in Wellington. Other locations may be considered for the right candidate. Click here for the Role Description Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience We're looking for someone with experience working with Sharepoint, intranet, newsletters and engagement via Teams, and who can champion plain English. You’ll be a self-starter who can provide advice and develop engaging digital content to support internal comms initiatives and projects. If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you: Practical experience with Sharepoint Demonstrated experience in online content creation and publishing, with proven ability to create content that is engaging, accessible and usable Excellent written and oral communication skills, including attention to detail, writing, editing and proofreading Ability to develop, implement and evaluate digital strategy, standards, policies, processes and procedures Knowledge of digital content best practices, including writing for different audiences, plain English search engine optimisation, and accessibility Experience in using analytics to make actionable recommendations for improvement Excellent time management skills – able to handle multiple competing projects and tasks without supervision Proven ability to quickly establish and maintain strong working relationships, and give feedback Desirable: Basic graphic design experience would be useful Knowledge of te reo Māori and tikanga Video and photography skills Experience with user research and testing Mō te tīma | About the team The Internal Digital Channels Team is part of the Organisational Communications Team, which sits within the Strategic Communications and Engagement group. The team are trusted expert advisors in best practice organisational communications and engagement, providing strategic communications advice and support senior leaders and key clients. We advocate, advise on, plan and deliver credible and effective communication and engagement and channels management based on best practice, experience and data. He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you? DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here. We support flexible work arrangements for our kaimahi who are working in a wide variety of roles and locations across Aotearoa. Flexible options will be considered based on your role and in discussion with your leader. Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. The salary range for this position is $68,878 to $87,265 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience. Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment. Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday, 23 March 2026 Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Anna Basova, Recruitment Advisor, at abasova@doc.govt.nz Please note that we have replaced our previous recruitment system with Workday, you will need to create a new Candidate Home account when applying for new roles. The Department of Conservation is a great place to work for anyone who is passionate about nature and the environment. Our people are responsible for caring for our land, water and native species. Spread throughout the country, they ensure that nature can thrive. They perform a huge range of tasks in roles from technical specialists to support staff and frontline rangers. Read more about Our role: About us

Responsibilities

The role involves managing intranet content, providing quality assurance, and identifying opportunities for content and usability enhancements across various digital channels. Responsibilities also include developing engaging digital content and training staff on content creation and publishing for the organization's intranet and digital platforms.