Communications Advisor - Hastings

• Permanent full-time role with flexibility in location within Te Ika a Māui (North Island)

• Flexibility and willingness to travel, spending periods of time away from home (a full driver licence is required)

At Ngā Whenua Rāhui, we work to create an environment where you'll thrive as part of a whānau committed to the kaupapa of Māori succeeding as Māori. You'll take pride in the work that you do, because you know it matters.

We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Māori, te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

He angitūtanga | About the role

We have a vacancy for an experienced Kaitohutohu Whakapaa (Communications Advisor). You will provide effective, integrated communications and media support for our work and will be a key player in connecting Ngā Whenua Rāhui with Māori landowners, whānau, hapū and iwi, and our wider conservation stakeholders.

You will be managing media relationships for Ngā Whenua Rāhui and be the key contact for media enquiries as you tell our stories through multi channels.

This position would also be responsible for leading development of the Ngā Whenua Rāhui biennial report and Communications Strategy.

You will focus on:

• Supporting Ngā Whenua Rāhui with comms, media, marketing, web content, social media, brand and internal comms advice and ideas

• Managing relationships with Māori and mainstream media, be a key contact for media enquiries and work with regional and national media as required, to tell our stories

• Providing communications support for external engagements

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for someone who is fluent in te reo Māori and English, both verbal and written, and who enjoys making connections with others.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• fluency in written and spoken te reo Māori and English

• knowledge of hapū and iwi dynamics

• high standard of written and oral communication

• comfortable working with people, not only in Government but within the Māori and wider communities

• technologically savvy

• flexibility and willingness to travel, spending periods of time away

• strong focus on health, safety and wellbeing

• full New Zealand driver licence

Ideally you will have:

• prior experience in public sector communications

• knowledge of the Ngā Whenua Rāhui Fund and its relevance to Māori landowners

• knowledge of the Māori political environment and government agencies whose role is to promote Māori achievement e.g. Te Puni Kōkiri, Te Tumu Paeroa

If you feel that you have any other skills that align with this position, please indicate these in your cover letter.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Ngā Whenua Rāhui.  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.

The salary range for this position is $79,656 to $100,639 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that overs the whole period of employment.

Due to high volumes, we are note engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday, 15 August 2024

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Diane Ruru, Pou-Tūhono (Engagement), at druru@doc.govt.nz

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1806805