Senior Advisor Communications
Are you looking for a role that will have a positive impact on the lives of all people in Aotearoa New Zealand?
- Fixed-term, part-time role (20 hours per week)
- Based in Wellington CBD
- Great location near Wellington station, main bus stops and the Terrace
- Free gym
About us
Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is a kaitiaki of mental health and wellbeing, leading improved mental health and wellbeing outcomes towards people in Aotearoa thriving together.
We have leadership and system level oversight roles of the mental health and addiction system with monitoring, reporting, advocacy, and engagement functions.
Vision, Mission, and Values
Whāinga Tāhuhu | Our Vision: Tū tangata mauri ora | Thriving together
Whakatakanga | Our Mission: E hautū i ngā putanga pai ake mō te hauora ā-hinengaro, mō te waranga, mō te oranga hoki | Lead improved mental health, addiction and wellbeing outcomes
Ngā Uaratanga / Our values:
- Tūhonotanga - we are inclusive and connected.
- Māia - we are courageous and speak up
- Māramatanga - we learn by listening and seek knowledge.
- Tika - we will be fair and respectful.
- Aroha - we care about the work we do and the people of Aotearoa.
About the role
The Senior Communications Advisor works alongside the Principal Communications Advisor in the ongoing development and implementation of our strategic communications plan. You will be part of a team advising and supporting the Chief Executive and Directors to support the organisation to be a bolder advocate, publicly holding to account and keeping the spotlight on mental health and wellbeing. .
Being part of a small team, this position gives you the opportunity to operate across all facets of communications and media management. Your expertise in supporting, developing, and implementing successful communication initiatives will help build the foundations that enable and influence improvements across the mental health and wellbeing system – now and into the future.
Skills & experience
The ideal candidate will be confident in proactive media work and have demonstrated experience liaising with editors and journalists to promote uptake of stories. . You will also bring general communications skills, a strong interest and awareness of how to influence policy change, write communications products as needed, and support stakeholder engagement. .
We are committed to being grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working in partnership with Māori as tangata whenua. We want our workforce to reflect our communities across Aotearoa and are actively seeking applications from people who represent that diversity.
Te Hiringa Mahara also welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions. A requirement of this role is to actively support and promote our diversity and inclusion principles.
Salary
The salary range is $110,82 - $135,452 (pro rata to hours worked). Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Apply now
To apply, please download the application form. Please send your completed application form along with your CV and Cover Letter to hr@mhwc.govt.nz.
If you have any queries, please contact hr@mhwc.govt.nz
Applications close on 6 January 2026, however interviews will be held throughout the process and the role may close sooner. Please note the office is closed 24 December – 5 January 2026 so if any queries between these dates will not be picked up until the office reopens.