Lead Advisor Social Media - Wellington
Wellington, NZ
About us
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.
Permanent full time opportunity available
- Drive strategy for social media
- An opportunity to make a difference
- Positive and supportive team
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, creative and energetic social media expert to lead our social media channels, with 100,000 followers across our main channels. MSD engages with more than 1 million New Zealanders a year. Social media is an important channel for keeping them informed of changes that affect them, and for letting them know how we can work with them. This is an established role that’s been on hold for some time as we worked to manage resources carefully, and which we are now able to recruit.
Skills and Experience
You’ll offer:
- experience in successfully managing social media channels in a large and complex organisation
- experience in creating engaging, shareworthy content
- great relationship management skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of a large organisation
- a strong focus on the needs of your audience
- proven experience delivering quality work in a fast-paced environment
- relevant tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, public relations or journalism.
You’ll be positive, a team player, have a practical approach to problem solving and be passionate about plain English.
If you do have any questions about the role please contact ruth.laugesen001@msd.govt.nz directly.
How to apply
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: Monday 19th May 2025
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
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.
