Advisor, Communications (Strategy Puni)

About the role

Te Puni Kōkiri's Strategy Puni is looking for an Advisor, Communications to join its Strategy and Communications team in Wellington. The team shapes and delivers the ministry's strategic direction, supporting the Executive Leadership Team with evidence and frameworks, and leads internal and external communications, media engagement and stakeholder relationships. As Advisor, you will give communications advice and help plan, develop and deliver communications that support whānau, hapū and iwi.

Key responsibilities

• Provide communications advice and support the planning, development and delivery of engaging communications that enhance the organisation's reputation and impact.
• Partner with teams across the Ministry to develop communications plans.
• Create content across a range of channels.
• Support media engagement and provide branding and stakeholder communications advice.
• Deliver clear, consistent and effective communications aligned with organisational priorities.

Required profile

• 2-4 years' experience in a communications, media or advisory role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to craft messages for a range of audiences and channels.
• Confident relationship builder who works collaboratively with senior leaders, stakeholders, media and colleagues.
• Understanding of the public sector environment and a commitment to improving outcomes for Māori.
• A broad understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, comfort in a te ao Māori environment, and willingness to grow te reo Māori capability.

Required skills

• Communications planning and content development
• Media engagement and digital communications (advantageous)

What we offer

• Pay range of $76,785 - $85,316 depending on skills and experience; full grade $76,785 - $102,379.
• Allowances including childcare, optical, wellbeing and te reo Māori proficiency.
• Medical insurance discounts and flexible working options.
• In-house te reo Māori training and staff development, including study assistance.
• Enhanced parental leave provisions.

Applications close on Monday 16 November 2026 at 11:55pm and must be submitted online; applications in te reo Māori, English or both are welcome.