Senior Communications Adviser

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ko mātou tēnei | Who we are

Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission is Aotearoa New Zealand's competition, fair trading, consumer credit and economic regulatory agency. Our mission is to make New Zealanders better off by ensuring our markets work well and consumers and businesses are confident participants in those markets.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are looking for a Senior Communications Adviser to join our Communications team in either Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington). You will provide strategic communications counsel, develop plans, and implement activity to support our three regulatory branches.

The indicative salary range for this role is $122,320 – 143,905 plus 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects their individual skills, experience, and internal relativities across the organisation.

You will be the trusted strategic business partner for a number of portfolios within one or more of our branches, providing high quality communications advice, support, and leadership to the teams you work with. You will also be part of a team of communications professionals who work across all aspects of the Commission's work.

The role will include all facets of external communications including strategic communications planning and delivery, media management, preparing content for our website and social channels, and contributing to how we tell our story to a wide range of stakeholders, including bringing this work to life with our own team across the Commission.

Communications experience in the infrastructure, technology, or business sectors would be beneficial.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will be able to demonstrate experience dealing with complex, legal, and technical information, with a knack to communicate this in simple and easy-to-understand language for different audiences.

With proven expertise across the communications spectrum and a particular flair for writing and media relations you will be able to give great communications advice and build strong relationships, particularly within your partner branch. You will also enjoy taking on new challenges, applying creativity and energy to develop innovative ideas and practical solutions that help build a positive awareness and understanding of the Commission and the value we deliver.

Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description. If you are applying via SEEK, by clicking Apply Now you will be redirected to our careers page where you can access our position description.

Te wāhi mahi | Working here

We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy contributing to our shared vision of making New Zealanders better off and are committed to our people's wellbeing. Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.

Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.

Ka pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

If you want to contribute to our vision to make New Zealanders better off, please click 'Apply for this job' below. You will need to complete an online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying for this role and the skills and experience you bring.

For any queries contact Liz Martin on 04 924 3625. Closing date for applications Wednesday 23 April 2025.

Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.

Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them.  We are an equal opportunity employer.  We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture.  Put simply – you can be yourself here.