Manager Communications RDCS

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Regional Development and Commercial Services Business Group
• Based in our central Wellington offices
• Salary range: $154,619 - $231,929 + Kiwisaver

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

The role of Manager, Communications for the Regional Development and Commercial Services (RDCS) business group, sits within the centralised strategic communications function at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. As part of a wider team of strategic communication leaders, this position partners with the business group responsible for delivering significant regional investments and a centre for commercial expertise for the wider public service. This role heads a small team of communication professionals, from advisor through to principal level, and is critical in driving the strategic communications objectives of the RDCS Group, in line with the overarching, long-term goals of MBIE.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

• Experience leading strategic communications functions
• Extensive experience working with minister’s offices and providing strategic communications advice
• In-depth experience in issues and risk navigation, proactive engagement and communications planning
• Comprehensive understanding of communications principles and frameworks, and working as part of a wider communications leadership team to deliver consistent, high-quality advice
• Ability to see the potential in people, finding ways to grow and develop a team to ensure the best possible communications support for the business
• A sound understanding of the media landscape and experience engaging with media
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with people at all levels
• Proven success in building and leading a high-performing team in a changing environment
• Knowledge of machinery of government, government processes, and experience working on cross-government initiatives
• Highly tuned influencing and negotiation skills
• Proven planning and organisational management skills to ensure the best use of team resources and expertise
• Ability to quickly understand customer needs and use these insights to drive proactive engagement
• Tertiary qualification, preferably in Communications and Marketing or related discipline.
• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role. 

Email Roxani Rahn at roxani.rahn2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/16853 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Sunday, 23 March.