Senior Advisor Digital Communications at Environmental Protection Authority

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

131554.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Digital Communication, Online Publishing, Content Management Systems, Editing, Proofreading, Relationship Building, MS Office, Adobe Applications, Accessibility Standards, NZ Government Web Standards, Plain Language, Digital Experience Design

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Our purpose | To tatou kaupapa We are the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Aotearoa New Zealand’s independent environmental regulator. Our role is important: to help protect our country’s unique way of life by looking out for the health of its environment, its economy and its people. Our kaupapa is about making the right decisions based on evidence, mātauranga, and science. At the EPA, we encourage big ideas and bold goals. What we achieve today helps shape the future of Aotearoa for generations to come. Come join us We welcome you to join us on our journey to a healthy environment that benefits us all. Jump in the waka – make history with us. About our group | Mō te roopu The Corporate Services Group works in close partnership with the wider business to lead, support, and enable the EPA to achieve its strategic intentions and effectively and efficiently deliver its core functions.  There are four teams within the Corporate Services Group. These are:  Information Management and Technology  Finance and Business Services  People and Capability  Communications and Customer (which comprises two sub-teams: External Communications and Customer Experience) This role sits within Communications and Customer, in the Customer Experience team. Our work aims to build trust and confidence in the EPA. One way we do this is by making it easy for people to connect with the EPA to access the right information in way that suits them. About the role | Mō te tūnga We’re looking for a skilled communicator to support the creation and management of content across our websites and publications. You’ll work as part of a team to ensure our content is clear, accessible, and aligned with our brand and strategic goals. This role involves crafting and publishing webpages and documents, advising on best practice and accessibility standards. You’ll help keep our websites humming by working with external providers to deliver high-quality digital experiences,and troubleshooting any problems that might arise. You’ll help make complex information easy to understand, promote the use of plain language, and support the EPA’s mission to protect the environment. Your work will help support people to understand their obligations, and drive behaviour change to protect the environment. If you enjoy variety, have a strong eye for detail, and value accessibility, we’d love to hear from you. This role is based in our Wellington office. While we’re flexible with hybrid working arrangements, this role is not suited to permanent remote working. About you | Mōhou ake   We don't expect you to know everything from day one, but we’d love our successful candidate to have some of the following skills and attributes. At least five years’ experience working in digital communication, online publishing, or similar. Knowledge of website content management systems (experience with Silverstripe or Squiz would be a bonus). Experience editing or proofreading. A flair for building productive working relationships. Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and preferably some knowledge of Adobe applications. Knowledge of accessibility standards and NZ Government Web Standards. A tertiary qualification in communications, marketing, or another relevant field. What’s in it for you | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou There are extra benefits to working at the EPA: flexible working culture three additional annual leave days between Christmas and New Years in addition to four weeks’ annual leave $400 gross payment to help you set up working at home an annual paid EPA Environment Day to support the community with environmental initiatives In house Māori cultural capability building programme learning opportunities, including the annual EPA Symposium active and lively social club, and diverse groups and support networks EPA awards recognising individual and team effort. Salary range $87,702 to $131,554 (midpoint $109,628) This is the full salary range of the band, from 80% - 120%. Appointments will generally be made at or below the midpoint of this range, depending on skills and experience. How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono Apply directly by completing the online application form and submitting your CV and cover letter. Please note: your cover letter will form a key part of our assessment process. Please highlight how your experience relates to the requirements for this role and tell us about you, your values and/or whakapapa and motivations for the role. View the Position Description for further information, contact recruit@epa.govt.nz or check out the careers section of our website www.epa.govt.nz/careers. For more information, please contact recruit@epa.govt.nz or check out the careers section of our website www.epa.govt.nz/careers. Applications close | Rā Katinga 5.00 pm, Sunday 7 June 2026. We will review applications as they are submitted and may begin our selection process prior to the end of the application stage

Responsibilities

The role involves creating and managing clear, accessible digital content across websites and publications to align with brand and strategic goals. You will collaborate with external providers to maintain high-quality digital experiences and simplify complex information for the public.