Senior Communications Advisor at Candidate Experience Site - Department of Internal Affairs

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

117598.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communications Experience, Communications Strategies, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Project Management, Relationship Management, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

Government Relations Services

Description

Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: Wellington Business Group: Communications Branch: Enterprise Services Salary: $94,499 - $117,598 About Us Working at the Department of Internal Affairs, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders. About the Team The Enterprise Services branch supports the Department at an enterprise level. Functions include legal, finance, human resources, communications, property management, health and safety, information management, security, and strategy, governance and risk. The Māori Capability Uplift Programme also sits within the branch. Bring your strategic communications talent to DIA and play a key role in delivering initiatives that make a real difference for New Zealanders. DIA provides a wide range of services and functions for New Zealanders. We look after everything from passports and citizenship to gambling regulation and the National Library. Our work touches the lives of millions of Kiwis so our ability to connect with diverse audiences is crucial. The Communications team champions those audiences. Every day we build trust and confidence in the mahi of DIA through impactful communications. We work with multiple Ministers, across different portfolios. There’s a lot of variety and plenty of challenge. We’re looking for someone with: Several years’ communications experience Proven ability to develop and execute communications strategies and plans that deliver results Strong written and verbal communication skills The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to form strong working relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders Experience working in a government or complex organisational environment is an advantage but not essential. In return we can promise you variety, an opportunity to make things happen and a genuinely supportive team. If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application through the system and include a current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 8 February 2026. For more information please contact: Sean O’Neill, Manager Communications - Sean.O'Neill@dia.govt.nz Job description: To review the full job description, please click here. Working at the Department of Internal Affairs, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders. The Enterprise Services branch supports the Department at an enterprise level. Functions include legal, finance, human resources, communications, property management, health and safety, information management, security, and strategy, governance and risk. The Māori Capability Uplift Programme also sits within the branch.

Responsibilities

The Senior Communications Advisor will develop and execute communications strategies and plans that deliver results. This role involves managing multiple projects and building trust with diverse audiences.