Graphic Designer | Kaihoahoa Whakaahua - Wellington
Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes through data. At Stats NZ we're about data that improves lives today and for generations to come.
Bring your creativity, passion, innovation, and ideas
Wellington-based in our centrally located modern offices
Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa New Zealand
Salary banding: $76,494 - $103,492 + superannuation
The role | Te tūnga
We're looking for a creative and technically skilled graphic designer who can hit the ground running.
Reporting to the General Manager - Communications, within the Office of the Chief Executive, and working closely with the Senior Graphic Designer you will be part of a customer-centric team providing strategic and operational marketing and communications support across Stats NZ.
In this role you will work collaboratively across the business to ensure all design work meets the needs of our audiences and is aligned to our brand. You'll complete a wider range of graphic design work from annual reports and corporate publications to marketing and promotional material to infographics, data visualisations and even animations or video.
For you | Mōu
The Communications team is an awesome mix of people who are at their best working as a team. They like a good laugh and a healthy amount of banter. If this sounds like you, read on.
As part of Stats NZ's Communications team, you'll find:
diverse creative design work, spanning physical and digital production
supportive management and a fun, creative and hardworking team
comfortable, modern offices in central Wellington
varied and important work for Stats NZ and Aotearoa's data future
a competitive salary
a broad range of employee-led social and community groups.
What you bring | Nōu te rourou
To be successful in this role you'll be able to demonstrate your:
design industry experience, including an up-to-date portfolio of impactful physical and digital graphic design
experience in producing creative to portray complex information or data
a strong understanding of the design and print production process and experience in managing this from brief to production
proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, primarily InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, and Microsoft 365
a solid practical understanding and awareness of accessibility in design
ability to work quickly, under pressure and with a strong attention to detail
the ability to deliver to a design brief and communicate your ideas to relevant stakeholders
knowledge and experience, or willingness to learn about Te Tiriti, Tikanga, Te Reo and Te Ao Māori
examples of relationships you've built and how you demonstrate customer centricity.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
We encourage you to be you in your application! We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in these areas, but you do need to be on board with learning.
To apply, please provide your CV and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and a link to your online portfolio. If you do not have an online portfolio, please attach examples of your work to your CV.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team by emailing recruitment@stats.govt.nz.
Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers this date may change). You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.
We encourage you to go to our careers site to learn more about working at Tatauranga Aotearoa Stats NZ.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.
