Divisional Manager - Communications Division

Lead a dynamic communications team at the heart of New Zealand’s foreign policy and international engagement, driving the implementation of a refreshed communications function and helping shape how MFAT engages with New Zealanders, stakeholders, international partners, and global audiences.

Requirements

• Extensive experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams with a focus on building capability, leading through change, and fostering an engaged, high-performing culture.
• Significant communications leadership, including influencing decision makers and providing high quality advice to senior leaders on complex or ambiguous issues.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with experience partnering effectively with senior leaders, system stakeholders, and diverse external audiences.
• Knowledge of contemporary communications practices.
• Understanding of strategic planning and communications delivery, design, implementation and performance measurement aligned to organisational priorities.
• An interest in international affairs and geopolitics, and an ability to translate global issues into clear, impactful communications for a range of audiences.
• Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti, Te Reo Māori and Māori customs and protocols.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Relocation Assistance
• Flexible work options