Content Designer, Wellington

Overview

The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent. We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

Responsibilities

• Lead content development and management across MSD’s digital channels.
• Write and design content using plain English, while applying accessibility standards and user insights.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and your Communications Team colleagues to develop content that meets audience needs and aligns with MSD’s style and strategy.
• Support information architecture development through user testing and visual presentations.
• Provide expert advice on content best practices, usability, and inclusive design.
• Champion MSD’s visual identity and ensure consistency across all digital touchpoints.
• Advanced writing and editing skills, with a strong grasp of plain English and grammar.
• Knowledge of SEO, accessibility, information architecture, and NZ Government web standards.
• Experience with CMS platforms and design tools such as Figma.
• Ability to simplify complex information and communicate clearly under pressure.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with analytics tools to inform and improve content performance.
• A tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

Salary | Utu-ā-tau : $90,743.00 - $109,980.00

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

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MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.

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