Senior Advisor (Digital) Communications - Wellington

Senior Advisor (Digital) Communications   

Mō Manatū Wāhine | About Manatū Wāhine

Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women is the Government's principal advisor on improving the lives of wāhine women and kōtiro girls in Aotearoa New Zealand. We provide system leadership, working across government and with stakeholders to improve outcomes for wāhine women and kōtiro girls.

Our people are crucial to achieving the strategic outcomes we are seeking. We are looking for an experienced team professional with a proven track record of delivery to join our team and help us deliver for wāhine women.

Our Ko wai mātou reflect who we are and what's most important to us; they guide and influence how we work as individuals, as teams and as one Ministry to achieve the best outcomes for those we serve - wāhine women and kōtiro girls of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our Ko wai mātou are:

·       Kia Māia - we are brave and courageous in all that we do.

·       Tuia mai - we embrace and support wāhine from all communities.

·       Whakamanawa - we lead with heart to achieve the best outcomes for wāhine.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We are looking for a digital specialist who can turn complex mahi into clear, engaging online experiences. As our Senior Advisor Communications - Digital, you will lead the delivery of our website and digital tools. You'll strengthen our website, manage web content and drive best practice in digital communications to create online solutions such as toolkits, learning modules and resource hubs that support women and girls in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Working within the communications and engagement team, you will partner with kaimahi across the Ministry to bring exciting new projects to life including the evolution of our gender pay gap toolkit, women's health resources, online harm resources and the new women in leadership service.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You will be a solid Senior Communications Advisor with at least 5 years' experience managing digital channels/websites. You'll have strong writing skills, and the ability to deliver high quality digital projects collaboratively and on time. We're looking for someone who can:

·       Lead digital projects from concept to delivery.

·       Plan and improve website content and structure.

·       Write clear and user-focused web content.

·       Translate policy and programme work into effective online tools.

·       Work collaboratively with teams to design and deliver digital solutions.

You'll also have:

·       A commitment to improving the lives of all wāhine women and kōtiro girls.

·       Excellent communication, influencing and relationship management skills.

·       An understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and their implications for public service operations.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

This is a permanent, full-time role, the salary range for this role is $102,025 to $123,649.

A copy of the full job description and application form can be found on the Manatū Wāhine website.

To apply for this position, send your completed application form, a cover letter and cv to Nadine Millen, Chief People Officer, via our email address recruitment@women.govt.nz.

Applications close at 11.30pm, Tuesday 16 September 2025.

Applications made via Seek will not be accepted.

We are committed to providing a working environment that values inclusion, diversity and accessibility. We embrace the unique perspective and capabilities of our current and future employees, which will help us to improve outcomes for wāhine women and kōtiro girls. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.