Job Opportunities in New Zealand

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.


Digital Content Adviser, Social Media

• Communicate our voice internationally
• Help our global network utilise social media and other digital channels effectively
• 12 month fixed-term opportunity

Publish and maintain quality assurance of content across the Ministry's central social media channels.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

The Digital Content Adviser, Social Media is an integral member of the Ministry's Communications Division. Savvy, talented and knowledgeable on all things Social Media, you are someone who can remain calm in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks as needed. You will work across the various business groups within Wellington and with our international post network to create content, publish and ensure quality and timeliness of all communications across our various social media channels.

More specifically, in this role you'll:

• manage our ministry social media accounts and help our global network to manage theirs
• advise and train staff in Wellington and around the world how to create great content, publish to our channels and to target audiences
• work with our wider communications team to deliver strategic campaigns and a variety of other projects
• promote the value of clear, concise content

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here

The full salary range for this role is $87,672 and $118,615 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% Kiwi Saver employer contribution.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? – Who are we looking for?

You're at your happiest when the numbers are up and the whole team is being thanked for it. You'll have:

• 5+ years’ communication, including at least 3 years in Social Media delivery and support.
• experience in a range of communications environments, including government and private sector
• publishing experience on major social media platforms
• excellent writing skills and experience turning dry documents into snappy plain English content for social media
• skills to create video and infographics
• the ability to stay calm in a storm, impeccable people skills and creativity to burn.

Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work.

If you are just starting on this journey that’s OK too – as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion please email simon.randall@mfat.govt.nz

To be employed with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen, or Permanent Resident.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential clearance . Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
Please Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 29 October 2024.

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.