Press and Information Officer

About the role

The European Union Delegation in Wellington is seeking a Press and Information Officer (Local Agent Group I) to support public diplomacy, media relations and information activities. Reporting to the Head of the Political, Press and Information Section, you will help raise the EU’s profile in New Zealand and act as a key liaison for domestic affairs.

Key responsibilities

• Create and implement strategies to enhance the EU’s visibility in New Zealand.
• Organise events, public‑diplomacy activities and official visits of the Head of Delegation and EU Member State representatives.
• Plan and conduct communication, educational and cultural meetings with EU Member States.
• Lead media planning, manage press relations and organise press conferences.
• Edit publications produced by the Delegation.
• Contribute to the Delegation’s website and social‑media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Liaise with academic institutions and the EU‑New Zealand parliamentary friendship group.
• Coordinate the European Union Visitors Programme and report on activity outcomes.

Required profile

• Experience in public diplomacy, press or information roles.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and handle occasional atypical working hours.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with EU institutions and diplomatic contexts is an advantage.

Required skills

• Media planning and management.
• Event organisation.
• Website content management.
• Social‑media management (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn).
• Publication editing.
• Liaison and coordination with external partners.