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Senior Business Partner - Strategic Communications

Senior Business Partner - Strategic Communications

New Zealand GovernmentWellington, New Zealand
4 days ago
Job description

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

  • Korero mo te turanga - About the role
  • Public Affairs and Customer Experience at Toitu Te Whenua is a multi-disciplinary function with expertise in customer and stakeholder engagement, insights, media and strategic communications, and digital and contact centre channels.

We make sure our organisation can meaningfully connect with the communities we serve, and that our customers can take part in decisions in areas important to them.

We use insights to improve customer experience; help mitigate risks and support the organisation to be successful.

This Senior Business Partner role reports to the Leader of Public Affairs.

  • The Senior Communications Advisor – Public Affairs will :
  • Be an experienced senior practitioner who can support the communications, engagement needs of Toitu Te Whenua, including our busy legislative reform programme.
  • Be able to navigate the complexities of multiple stakeholders and audiences, and the machinery of government.
  • Have strong experience in communications planning and practice that supports policy development and implementation.
  • Be a senior communications practitioner with a wealth of experience in working in a high paced environment.
  • Be comfortable with the need to be part of a team on a media roster including after hour
  • Influence and work with and through others in a high-trust, high performance team culture that collaborates in a customer-centric way and gets buy-in from key stakeholders
  • Anticipate challenges and risks that may impact on the delivery of our work programmes and goals and proactively advise on options for solutions balancing strategic priorities, risk and operational realities.
  • He pukenga tou - Skills & Experience
  • A proven track record of expertise, experience and achievement in managing external communications (including media) and engagement at a senior level preferably in a policy development context.
  • Experience in the design and implementation of communications strategies and plans, and in the design and delivery of written media and communications collateral to support the needs of day-to-day work and priority initiatives.
  • An understanding and appreciation of the machinery of government, political landscape and wider Government communication priorities.
  • Demonstrated thought leadership and influencing skills - persuasive with senior leaders and opinion-formers and able to actively manage reputation across all audiences.
  • A tertiary qualification, preferably in a related area (PR, communications, and / or engagement) and / or extensive and comparable relevant experience.
  • Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $140,000 depending on skills and experience
  • Nga mea e tukuna ana e tatau – What we offer our employees
  • Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai.
  • Eye & ear care reimbursements
  • Annual Flu Vaccinations
  • Reduced Health Insurance Premiums
  • Diverse groups and networks
  • If eligible for paid parental leave, you will be entitled to a top up payment for the first 18 weeks of the 26 weeks.
  • A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave
  • Te Takinatanga - Our Story
  • Toitu Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways).
  • Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference.

    Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural, and economic considerations, now and for future generations.

  • Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Maori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan
  • Toitu Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experience and perspectives.
  • This drives our culture and high performance.

    We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.

    As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not.

    As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.

  • Tono mai - How to Apply
  • If you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team.
  • To apply, please click
  • "Apply Online."
  • You'll be taken through to our Toitu Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description.
  • You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV / Cover Letter.Please note, while

  • applications close on tuesday 7 Ocotober 2025
  • , we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.
  • Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process.

  • You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand
  • to be eligible for this position.
  • You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (BBR & Level 2) doesn't match the advertised title.
  • At Toitu Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks).

    This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR).

    Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation.

    It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.

  • If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitu Te Whenua, please email
  • and our People Services Team will be in touch with you.
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