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Private Secretary (Media) Inside Cabinet - Communications Advisor 

We re looking for a communications professional with strong copywriting skills and a passion for politics to join our team as a Communications Advisor.

Working in the Prime Minister s Office, you ll play a key role in sharing the Government s work with New Zealanders. This will involve a variety of work, including writing compelling web articles and op-eds, translating policy jargon into accessible copy, and offering strategic communications advice.

If you re a strong writer who can produce work quickly with zero errors and engage audiences across a range of channels, we d love to have you on the team. You must be able to keep a cool head under pressure, manage competing demands with a positive attitude, and show a good understanding of New Zealand s political environment and the Government s priorities.

We encourage you to apply for this role if you have:

? At least two years experience working in communications

? Impeccable writing and grammar skills, with experience writing for a digital audience preferable

? Excellent attention to detail and an eye for identifying potential risks or problems

? A strong interest in politics and good knowledge of New Zealand s political environment

? And share the views of our Government.

This is an events-based, fixed-term role, working 40 hours per week. Some flexibility in hours and travel may be required.

For any enquires email Ainsley.chapman@dia.govt.nz 

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.

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To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at Te Tari Taiwhenua and see why we're a great place to work, click here.

We work to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders through our four outcome areas:

• People can easily access the services and information they need
• Iwi, hapÅ« and communities across New Zealand are safe, resilient and thriving
• People's sense of belonging and collective memory builds an inclusive New Zealand
• New Zealand is a well-functioning democracy across central and local government

Internal Affairs has a vaccination policy and employment with the Department is conditional on being fully vaccinated for Covid-19, holding and maintaining a valid My Vaccine Pass.  Consideration will be given to whether medical or other genuine exemptions can be accommodated in individual cases. 

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Applications close: 5pm, Friday 4 February 2022
For more information please contact: Ainsley.Chapman@dia.govt.nz
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