Careers

• Communications and External Relations Advisor - Ref.

  04/08/2025

  This is a unique opportunity that will see you play a key role and take the lead on managing external communications and relationships for a high impact, independent organisation that influences New Zealand’s environmental decisions.

  You will work closely with the Commissioner and a highly-skilled team to translate complex research into clear, compelling messages to the public and our external audiences. You will be responsible for our social media, advising on external engagement, and building relationships that enhance the reach and impact of the Commissioner’s work. You will also work closely with a colleague in the publications space.

  Key aspects of the role include:

  • Prepare and distil content across a range of external communication channels, including reports, letters, submissions, publications, website and social media.
  • Interpret and translate complex or technical information into everyday language.
  • Monitor daily news articles and social media to identify emerging issues of importance.
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with parliamentary and ministerial offices, journalists, environmental organisations and other external parties.
  • Work with executives, staff and subject matter experts to advise on external communications and build their capacity to communicate key messages with clarity, and relate to external audiences.
  • Develop and implement a communications strategy alongside the wider PCE team.
  • This is a delivery-focused role and will be well suited to someone who’s confident taking ownership, using judgment and driving work through to completion.

  What you’ll offer:

  • Proven experience in an external communications role.
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), including strong editing and proofreading abilities.
  • Possess excellent judgement.
  • The ability to prioritise key projects and meet deadlines.
  • Proven relationship management skills.
  • A communications degree is desirable.
  • Experience working in, or closely with, parliamentary or ministerial offices is highly desirable.

  This is a permanent position, based in central Wellington. We can consider full time (37.5 hours) or part-time 4 days per week. You will have the chance to work for an organisation that plays a key role in guarding the integrity of public debate on environmental issues in New Zealand.

  Applications close 5pm on Wednesday 20 August 2025.

  To apply or learn more visit: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/86119795?type=standard&ref=search-standalone&origin=jobCard#sol=18c03d6258d629328a387b5f1a325d5dd539556b

  For questions about the role, please contact ashika@hiveconsulting.nz. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand permanently to be considered for this role.