Principal Communications Advisor, Office Of The Mayor

Principal Communications Advisor, Office Of The Mayor

Principal Communications Advisor, Office of the Mayor Lead the communications and media strategy for the Mayor. Bring your political nous and experience. Fixed term to Oct 2025. Work for the Office of the Mayor of Poneke | Wellington, Tory Whanau, to help deliver a more inclusive, compassionate, vibrant and resilient city. The Mayor is supported by an independent office within the Council administration, providing services such as executive support and advice, diary and financial management, communications and media, events, and functions, and creative and protocol to ensure delivery of these key areas.





The Principal Communications Advisor is responsible for delivering a strategic program of proactive internal and external communications and media support services in support of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. They lead the development and implementation of a communication and media strategy for the office and provide ongoing support to members of the office team and wider Council teams to deliver on the strategic direction set by the Mayor and Council. Reporting to Nadine Walker, you will receive clear direction and be empowered to work collaboratively and strategically with the wider team, who are focused on supporting and driving the work programme of Mayor Whanau and the Council. We are looking for someone with strategic communications skills who will take on the role with energy, political nous, and experience supporting senior leaders either in the political or private sphere. You will be well versed in strategic communications and engagement in a dynamic and fast-paced political environment. You will demonstrate the ability to lead the development of media and communications strategies through a wide variety of channels,





coupled with managing key stakeholder relationships. Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities. Applications close 18 October 2024 , however we may contact candidates prior to this date so encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applications must be submitted online - we will not accept emailed applications. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone.





Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: Details Reference number: 43110 Posted on: 04 Oct 2024 Closes on: 18 Oct 2024 23:59 Location(s): Wellington CBD, All of Wellington Expertise: Democratic, electoral and governance services, Marketing and communications #J-18808-Ljbffr

▶️ Principal Communications Advisor, Office Of The Mayor
🖊️ Wellington City Council
📍 Wellington