Strategic Communications Advisor

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this rolePut yourself at the heart of New Zealand's cyber defenceWe have a rare opportunity for an experienced communications practitioner to challenge themselves in a truly unique and stimulating environment at the forefront of New Zealand's national security.

• About the role :
• In this role, you will be designing, developing and implementing the stakeholder engagement and communications approach and activities for the GCSB's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

Day to day, this role will be responsible for a diverse range of tasks including creating communications and stakeholder engagement plans and strategies, managing media requests, writing speeches, producing communications material and collateral, and supporting the communications response to high-profile cyber security incidents.

Your work will play a central part in ensuring the reputation of the NCSC is protected and enhanced.

You will also work across the wider security and intelligence sector to enhance the New Zealand Intelligence Community's approach to communications.Your expertise and skills in the following areas will be fundamental to your success :

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively within the NZIC as well as with other agencies, deliver to deadlines, use sound judgement and have excellent interpersonal skills.Alongside getting to work with other talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include :

You must : Have been a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 years OR Hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years Be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15-year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence, and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.

We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet : You can also learn more about our work and understand our areas of focus by reading| Location : | Wellington |

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