Job Opportunities in New Zealand
October 9, 2024
Department of Internal Affairs NZ
Wellington City
FULL TIME
Chief Press Secretary
Chief Press Secretary to Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
About the role
The Prime Ministers’ Office is seeking a Chief Press Secretary to join his team. This pivotal role places you at the heart of the Prime Minister’s communications function, managing communications staff across the Beehive and communicating the policies and initiatives of our Government to the New Zealand public. It is unique and rewarding work, in a high impact and genuinely fast-paced environment.
As the Chief Press Secretary, you will join a tight knit and trusted senior team on the 9 th floor of the Beehive responsible for supporting the Prime Minister. You will also work closely with Press Secretaries and all media and communications staff within the Executive, leading their collective efforts to ensure all communications from the Executive are consistent with the agreed priorities and messages of the Government. You’ll also be responsible for providing a strategic outlook, and supporting the Prime Minister with the development and promotion of key strategies.
This is an events-based position based on the remainder of the 3-year parliamentary term.
What you’ll bring to the role:
Please note applicants must be permanent residents or NZ Citizens and are required to obtain and maintain a national security clearance at a confidential level. Please assess your eligibility status using the Protective Security Requirements tool found here: https://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/personnel-security/clearances/eligibility-tool/
Applications close Friday 1 st November 5.00pm , however we will be assessing and interviewing suitable applicants throughout this period – early applications are encouraged. For more information, please contact Ainsley.chapman@dia.govt.nz To view the full job description, please click here.
About us
Ministerial Resourcing is the team within the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) responsible for ensuring Ministers’ offices are suitably resourced with a range of highly skilled staff, who, in turn, provide a high level of support to the Minister, and ensure the smooth day to day running of their office.
As a Ministerial office staff member, you will be employed by DIA, and supported by our dedicated team of Portfolio Managers. Our purpose is to serve and connect people, communities and Government to build a safe, prosperous and respected nation. In other words, it’s all about helping to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders.
- Senior strategic role supporting Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
- Lead the communications of the policies and initiatives of our Government
- High impact role | Based on site at Parliament
About the role
The Prime Ministers’ Office is seeking a Chief Press Secretary to join his team. This pivotal role places you at the heart of the Prime Minister’s communications function, managing communications staff across the Beehive and communicating the policies and initiatives of our Government to the New Zealand public. It is unique and rewarding work, in a high impact and genuinely fast-paced environment.
As the Chief Press Secretary, you will join a tight knit and trusted senior team on the 9 th floor of the Beehive responsible for supporting the Prime Minister. You will also work closely with Press Secretaries and all media and communications staff within the Executive, leading their collective efforts to ensure all communications from the Executive are consistent with the agreed priorities and messages of the Government. You’ll also be responsible for providing a strategic outlook, and supporting the Prime Minister with the development and promotion of key strategies.
This is an events-based position based on the remainder of the 3-year parliamentary term.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- You will be an experienced political operator with a significant background in media, communications and/or public relations
- A skilled strategist, you will be adept at both anticipating a story before it happens and creating the narrative
- Your new role will require you to understand a range of complex material, with an eye for detail and the ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences, through a broad range of channels
- With a highly attuned awareness of both the media and the political landscape, you will be social media savvy and confident in writing speeches and press releases
- In this highly relational environment, your advanced interpersonal skills will set you up for success, building the confidence of the Prime Minister’s office, the wider team, and coalition partners
- You will be an experienced professional leader who can develop and support media and communications staff capabilities for success
Please note applicants must be permanent residents or NZ Citizens and are required to obtain and maintain a national security clearance at a confidential level. Please assess your eligibility status using the Protective Security Requirements tool found here: https://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/personnel-security/clearances/eligibility-tool/
Applications close Friday 1 st November 5.00pm , however we will be assessing and interviewing suitable applicants throughout this period – early applications are encouraged. For more information, please contact Ainsley.chapman@dia.govt.nz To view the full job description, please click here.
About us
Ministerial Resourcing is the team within the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) responsible for ensuring Ministers’ offices are suitably resourced with a range of highly skilled staff, who, in turn, provide a high level of support to the Minister, and ensure the smooth day to day running of their office.
As a Ministerial office staff member, you will be employed by DIA, and supported by our dedicated team of Portfolio Managers. Our purpose is to serve and connect people, communities and Government to build a safe, prosperous and respected nation. In other words, it’s all about helping to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders.
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