Principal Communications Adviser – Māori Pathways

• Exciting opportunity to showcase your communication expertise in a large and complex programme
• Make a difference by bringing the department's strategy, Hōkai Rangi, to life through enabling major change
• Salary band $110,091 - $155,423, fixed term contract to June 23.
• Preferably based in our Head Office, Wellington, but this is negotiable for the right candidate

Mō te tÅ«nga | About the role

This role sits within the Māori Pathways Programme, which is part of the DCE Māori group.  The DCE Māori group encompasses several key business areas, including: Policy, Reintegration & Housing, Research & Analysis, Māori Strategy & Partnerships, Psychology & Programmes and Māori Pathways.

Māori Pathways is a major change programme supporting the corrections system to be more effective by using kaupapa Māori and whānau-centred approaches. The Programme is a significant enabler to bringing the department's strategy, Hōkai Rangi, to life within the Corrections and wider Justice Sector context. This Programme reports through to the People Portfolio, which is one of three portfolios managing and driving change across Corrections.

As the Principal Communications Adviser you will drive communication across the programme, with a focus on our Frontline staff right through to high profile external stakeholders. You will support key projects that deliver on Corrections Māori Pathways Programme goals and foresee the future experiences we will deliver, enabling you to be strategic in driving, planning, and creating content that is relevant and interesting. You will establish and maintain relationships with iwi and other groups, champion the role of communications as a key tool in keeping all internal and external stakeholders up to date when it comes to the Māori Pathways Programme. You will identify issues that present communication risks or opportunities and create content (written, video or social media) that engages and communicates key initiatives, milestones, change or other important events happening throughout the Māori Pathways Programme.

Mōu | About you 

To be successful in this role you will be able to pro-actively drive communications for a large programme of work.  Your skills set will enable you to be able to manage high profile communications. You will have strong stakeholder engagement skills and be able to identify communication opportunities, including identifying any potential risks and issues. You will also be able to manage a diverse portfolio of tasks and have some knowledge and an understanding of te Ao Māori worldview and the Treaty of Waitangi.  

As an individual you will have a passion for creative communication, enjoy building relationships and be able to work independently or as a member of a close-knit team. You will have a solid understanding of the public sector and machinery of government and have extensive knowledge and expertise of communications planning principals and media engagement theory and practice.

A relevant tertiary qualification is desired.

Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu. 

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi (https://arapoutama.nz/hokairangi).

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. 

Applications for this role will close at 9pm on Monday 7th February 2022. For any questions or a confidential conversation please contact kyla.pyle@corrections.govt.nz

It is an exciting time to join us and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.  All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. 

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.