Adviser, Communications

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A great place to work. With great work to do.

Ours is a meaningful and impactful role, as a kaitiaki (caretaker) of the financial services sector in Aotearoa. We oversee a market that does right by everyone, ensuring better outcomes for all New Zealanders. Our role as a kaitiaki is brought to life by our values; Look to the Horizon, Help the Team Work, Make the Calls and Open Hearts, Open Minds.

We're looking for a talented Adviser, Communications to help shape how the FMA connects with our audiences.

You’ll create clear, engaging content for our website, publications and podcasts, to help our regulated audiences understand their responsibilities and the outcomes we want to see for markets and consumers. You’ll also manage the planning, production, approval, and delivery of FMA’s newsletters, our core communications channel, ensuring everything we share is timely, accurate, and on-brand.

Key responsibilities

• Craft and review content that brings the FMA’s work to life for our audiences.
• Lead end-to-end newsletter production – planning, editing, coordinating, and analysing performance to continually improve engagement.
• Keep our website fresh and relevant through regular reviews and updates.
• Support the Principal Adviser, Publications with editing and proofreading of key materials for clarity and consistency.
• Uphold our editorial standards, brand voice, and style guidelines across all communications.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team that lives our values every day.

You’ll bring

You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. At FMA a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you.

We offer some great benefits including a 4% KiwiSaver contribution, health and life insurance cover, paid leave over the Christmas period, a generous $1,500 refer a friend bonus, and the ability to swap public holiday leave with other days that mean more to you. Additionally, we have exceptional learning and development opportunities including access to leadership development, technical training, and external coaching.

At the FMA we’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic self to work each day. We offer a range of wellness and social activities designed to support our people with aspects of their personal and professional lives and genuinely connect with their colleagues.

How to apply

If this sounds like your next opportunity, then please apply today. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 24 October 2025. For more information, please check out the position description attached. If you require additional support with your application, please let us know so you are best placed to complete this with ease.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Writing / Editing

Industries

Government Administration and Financial Services

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