Strategic Communications Specialist

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Take a hands on role delivering high quality content and shaping content strategy
• Support a collaborative, purpose-driven group (Regional Development & Commercial Services)
• 4 month fixed term role - Central Wellington location
• Salary range: $118,390 - $143,639 + Kiwisaver and Wellness Benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Communications Specialist to lead a focused uplift in proactive storytelling and strengthen our content and digital channels, supporting the Regional Development & Commercial Services (RDCS) Group at MBIE.

This is a hands-on, strategic role suited to someone who can quickly bring structure, clarity and momentum to a busy communications function. You’ll help deliver compelling stories that demonstrate the impact of regional investment, while also embedding tools, processes and capability that support sustained, high-quality proactive communications

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

We’re seeking someone with:

•    Demonstrated experience at a Principal Advisor or senior strategic communications level
•    Strong storytelling and content development skills, including case studies and narrative development 
•    Understanding of web and social channels and how content strategies integrate across them
•    Experience leading proactive storytelling in government or complex organisations
•    Media engagement experience (supporting pitches, shaping opportunities, engaging alongside wider team)
•    High EQ and excellent relationship management skills
•    Political nous and solid judgement, with comfort navigating sensitive contexts
•    Hands-on delivery capability paired with strategic thinking
•    Experience coaching and lifting communications capability

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 Marie Manley at marie.manley3@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/19162 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Thursday 12th March 2026, at 11:59pm