Niche Recruitment Careers

Marketing Manager

Auckland, NZ

Permanent

Full-time

Published date:

09-04-2021

Summary

My client is specialising in the building and sale of both residential and commercial property. They are seeking for many roles including an exceptional Marketing Manager who can take their marketing and brand reputation to the next level. An individual who thrives on the satisfaction gained from planning and driving a plan for both the company and agents.

With your previous experience in real estate marketing, you will have the foundation for complete success in this role. A sharp eye for detail and ensuring that our marketing runs smoothly, your duties will include but will not be limited to:

Develop and implement a yearly marketing calendar for the company, sales, property management and commercial departments, of promotions and other marketing activities to maximize traffic through our platforms.
Design and implement specific and targeted campaigns that will drive customer traffic and engagement.
Managing and coordinating all marketing initiatives.
Ensuring responsibility for all media (digital, print, and social).
Expanding and developing marketing platforms.
Working closely with other teams on the final approvals of property marketing and social media design
Ensuring the company maintains an up-to-date social media presence as well as developing and implementing social media strategies across WeChat, Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram and other sites.
Creating, executing, monitoring, and reporting on all marketing activity and results, including mass email distribution.
You will also be responsible for the promotion of the company brand, building relationships with key journalists, media partners, looking for PR opportunities and editorial coverage.
Manage blog content for web pages and other various advertising forms.
Report on return on investment and key performance metrics.

To succeed in this role:

You will have intermediate knowledge of Adobe Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop as well as experience managing digital marketing including website development and implementation, EDMs, SEO /SEM, online advertising, listing portals and social media.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Previous Real Estate marketing experience preferred.
Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail is a must!
Marketing related degree.
Experience in all aspects of developing and managing marketing strategies.
Proven working knowledge of social media tools.
Chinese speaker is preferred (Because you need to handle WeChat community).

This role would suit a person who thinks outside of the box and is self-motivated with a 'can-do' attitude. Join a fun, friendly team of industry-leading professionals and take your career further, building on your marketing skills to provide new initiatives.

For more information, contact Catherine Wang on 09 375 0141 or click on 'Apply Now'.

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Personal Assistant

Auckland, NZ

Permanent

Full-time

Published date:

09-04-2021

Contractor - Policy - Borders and Funding Policy Team

Wellington

Contract

Full-time

Published date:

08-04-2021

Summary

3 - 6 months hourly rate contract role for experienced policy contractors!
Large public sector agency and a chance to work on topical issues!
Contract starts in the last week of April or the first week of May!

Unique opportunity for an experienced and senior policy Contractor to work in a team that is at the center of NZ’s Immigration and Border Exceptions policy development!

My client is looking for an hourly rate contractor for a 3-6-months duration, to support them on some key policy project on border exceptions.

You will provide the intellectual thought leadership on complex policy programmes and lead the thinking and the policy advice on key pieces of work in the team.

As an experience policy professional, you will be able to pull things together for the senior officials’ meetings, ensuring that the advice is clear and joined-up, representing the views of various stakeholders and enabling effective decision making.

You will also use your engagement and relationship building skills to work well with a range of stakeholders - both internal and external.

This is a fast-paced role, and you will be required to pick things up and come to speed quickly.

You will also have:

An advanced knowledge of the machinery of government and the policy development process.
Experience in internal and external stakeholder relationship management and demonstrated experience in providing advice to the senior leaders and Ministers.
Strong experience in influencing people, leading or contributing to cross-agency work programmes and coaching and mentoring staff.
An interest and experience in working in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of Te Ao Māori and the Treaty of Waitangi

We are looking at a start date in the last week of April 2021 or 1st week of May 2021 (the earlier the better).

For a confidential discussion, please contact Priti Saboo on 021 193 8181 or if this role sounds like you, click ‘Apply now’, or send your CV to priti.saboo@nicherecruitment.co.nz today.

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Legal Executive

Auckland, NZ

Permanent

Full-time

Published date:

07-04-2021

Senior Advisor, Communications

Wellington, NZ

Permanent

Full-time

Published date:

07-04-2021

Summary

Position Description

Senior Advisor Communications This position description is designed to give an overview of the type of work and performance required for this role and may include other duties as required.

Who we are as an organisation and what we are about

Everything we do is related towards the achievement of our outcome - ‘safe and secure skies to help New Zealand fly’. Our success in this is simple: we will have the following impacts:

Being safe – fewer people die or sustain injury while participating in the aviation system.

Feeling safe – people’s choice to participate in the aviation system is not limited by perception of unsafe practices.

Our objectives are:

Improved sector safety performance – we target areas of risk within the aviation system, and work to diminish these risks, improving the overall performance of the system.

Effective and efficient security services – we continue to effectively identify and mitigate security threats, while making sure passengers and goods can travel smoothly.

A vibrant aviation system is one that makes a strong contribution to the wellbeing of New Zealanders, through enabling quality of life, and supporting a strong economy.

Scope

Reports to: Manager, Te Kākano Programme

Group: Organisational Development and Support

Location: National Office Wellington

Role Overview

The Senior Advisor Communications is responsible for leading the design, development and implementation of the communications plan for the Te Kākano programme. This team has been established on a fixed-term basis to lead the work of implementing the Ministerial culture review’s recommendations and to deliver meaningful and long-term workplace behavioural and culture change across the Authority.

This role will provide communications advice and support to the Te Kākano Programme Manager and programme team and will lead and coordinate all communications and engagement work across the Authority relating to the Te Kākano programme and workstreams. This includes presentations, strategic and tactical communications plans, and briefings to a wide range of audiences (Authority Board, the Authority Leadership Team, the Avsec Executive Management Team, unions, and staff).

Core Competencies

Action Oriented – Taking on new

opportunities and tough challenges with

a sense of urgency, high energy, and

enthusiasm

• Readily takes action on challenges, without unnecessary planning

• Identifies and seizes new opportunities

• Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times

• Steps up to handle tough issues

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Instils Trust – gaining the confidence

and trust of others through honesty,

integrity, and authenticity

• Follows through commitments

• Is seen as direct and truthful

• Keeps confidences

• Practices what they preach

• Shows consistency between word and actions

Communicates Effectively -

Developing and delivering multi-mode

communications that convey a clear

understanding of the unique needs of

different audiences

• Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels

• Attentively listens to others

• Adjusts to fit the audience and the message

• Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organisation

• Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions, and able to communicate complex messages effectively to a wide range of audiences.

Customer Focus - Building strong

customer relationships and delivering

customer centric solutions

• Gains insight into customer needs

• Identifies opportunities that benefit the customer

• Builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations

• Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships

Decision Quality – Making good and

timely decisions that keep the

organisation moving forward

• Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information

• Relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgement when making decisions

• Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision- making criteria and principles

• Recognises when a quick 80% solution will suffice

• Able to structure and use metrics and evaluation frameworks to accurately assess success and effectiveness.

Interpersonal Savvy – Relating openly

and comfortably with diverse groups of

people

• Relates comfortable with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography

• Acts with diplomacy and tact

• Builds rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way

• Builds constructive relationships with people both similar and different to self

• Picks up on interpersonal group dynamics.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and implementation of communications plans and strategies for the Te Kākano team

• Develop, implement and monitor a robust media plan that delivers on the Authority strategy

• Identify relevant key messaging and help develop the relevant communications activity schedule

• Support the Programme Manager with the development of Te Kākano team project plan

• Provide a broad set of advice and services including internal communications and stakeholder management

• Understand the operational and communications needs of the Programme in order to ensure those needs are reflected in communications priorities and activities

• Monitor, measure and report on all media activity and support the Programme Manager and the Authority Leadership team in reputation management

• Continuously look to improve the communications processes, services and interactions of the team and implement those improvements where possible

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• Build and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders and influence to use digital media across the Authority

• Work closely with the Engagement and Communications team to ensure a consistent approach to communications across the Authority

• Support and prepare high quality presentations, written reports and briefing documents for the Director, senior management, the Board, and internal stakeholders

• Verbally brief the Authority Leadership team and Authority Board when required on the Te Kākano work programme.

• Develop and implement communications plans in conjunction with the Programme Manager

• Facilitate, build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to enhance trust and confidence in The Authority

• As required, assist the programme team in administrative tasks to support the delivery of key workstreams

• As required, contribute to the refresh of relevant policies and procedures relating to the Te Kākano work programme

• Carry out work and conduct interpersonal relationships in a way that supports the Authority’s commitment to the principles of Diversity and Inclusion and the Treaty of Waitangi

• Contribute and maintain knowledge of, and practices Health and Safety processes and initiatives

Outcomes

• Communications strategies and advice provided to senior management and groups is accurate, meaningful and does not put the organisation at risk in relation to the objectives of the Te Kakano programme – including long-term and sustainable change in the culture and inclusiveness of the Authority, both in relation to staff and external stakeholders.

• Communication activities, including briefings, communications plan, reports and presentations, are accurate, effective and meet requirements of stakeholders

• Publications are accurately and appropriately edited and/or peer reviewed as required.

• Effective relationships with media contacts and other key stakeholders are built and maintained

• Offers a diverse contribution to an emerging and respectful team culture

• The Authority is a safe workplace and meets legislative standards

Skills and Experience to be Successful

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (i.e. Communications, Marketing, Journalism) and experience in leading communications in organisation-wide change programmes.

• Experience as a communications lead for a whole-of-organisation change programme

• Public sector communications and government liaison experience. Experience in working within an operational agency an advantage.

• Demonstrated experience preparing presentations, briefing documents, written reports, and communications plans, particularly to senior leadership.

• Experience in working with Minister’s offices.

• Able to advise, influence and manage relationships with senior managers and other internal stakeholders

• Demonstrated experience using social media on behalf of an organisation

• Internal communications experience, including creating and editing digital communications

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• At least intermediate level understanding of SharePoint and the Microsoft system, including file management

• High degree of self-awareness, empathy, motivation and respect for difference

• Proven experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders for purpose and with clear outcomes and deadlines

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2x Advisor, Engagement and Communications

Wellington, NZ

Permanent

Full-time

Published date:

07-04-2021

Summary

Position Description

Advisor Engagement and Communications This position description is designed to give an overview of the type of work and performance required for this role and may include other duties as required.

Who we are as an organisation and what we are about

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Aviation Security (Avsec) are jointly known as the Authority. Over the past two years the Authority has been taking a collaborative approach to transforming our workplace and building a respectful, inclusive and high performing culture where all staff feel safe and empowered to keep New Zealand’s skies safe and secure.

Everything we do is related towards the achievement of our outcome - ‘safe and secure skies to help New Zealand fly’. Our success in this is simple: we will have the following impacts:

Being safe – fewer people die or sustain injury while participating in the aviation system.

Feeling safe – people’s choice to participate in the aviation system is not limited by perception of unsafe practices.

Our objectives are:

Improved sector safety performance – we target areas of risk within the aviation system, and work to diminish these risks, improving the overall performance of the system.

Effective and efficient security services – we continue to effectively identify and mitigate security threats, while making sure passengers and goods can travel smoothly.

A vibrant aviation system is one that makes a strong contribution to the wellbeing of New Zealanders, through enabling quality of life, and supporting a strong economy.

The way we work and behave is underpinned by our values: Me mahi tahi | Collaboration – we work together to achieve and succeed

Me mahi pono | Transparency – we are open and honest communicators

Me mahi tika | Integrity – we do the right thing

Me manaaki |Respect – we treat all people with consideration and kindness

Kia tū rangatira ai | Professionalism – we act in a way that brings credit to ourselves and our organisation

Scope

Reports to: Manager Engagement and Communications

Group: Organisational Development and Support

Location: National Office Wellington

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Role Overview

The Advisor Engagement and Communications will support and deliver the work programme of the engagement and communications unit. The role is responsible for supporting, developing and implementing engagement and communications projects and tasks and providing advice across the Authority in line with our strategic direction.

This role will work across a variety of communications disciplines including media, digital, stakeholder management and engagement, brand, marketing, raising awareness and education, and responding to members of the public – queries, complaints and requests for information.

The Advisor will provide support across the unit as directed by the Manager Engagement and Communications.

Key Areas of Accountability

Communications, marketing and

media

• Support the principal and senior advisors to deliver the annual communications plan

• With the support of senior members of the engagement and communications team, provide advice to clients and stakeholders

• Develop, write and edit content for reports, communications plans, collateral and media releases

• Collaborate with internal clients to develop briefs for external suppliers

• Develop and produce relevant in-house marketing material

• Management of regular media reports

Outcomes:

• collateral and documentation is accurate, clear and not misleading

• advice is timely, accurate and sound

•

Stakeholder management and

engagement

• Support the development and delivery of the stakeholder engagement plan

• Support the principal advisor stakeholder to influence and persuade Authority colleagues to adopt new ways of engaging with sector stakeholders

• Facilitate discussions between internal and external stakeholders to solve problems and explore solutions

• Facilitate, build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to enhance trust and confidence in The Authority and identifies key areas of interest and emerging issues in industry, in support of our obligations under the Act

• Advise on Authority-wide policy relating to effective stakeholder engagement

• Contribute to the analysis and reporting of stakeholder feedback and make recommendations on ways to improve the Authority stakeholder engagement work

Outcomes

• Trust and confidence in the Authority improves

• The Authority is better information about stakeholders views in a timely manner

Digital • Management of the website and social channels including supporting the content plan, regular updates, development of content, collation of Google analytics and support to senior digital

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promotions and content advisors

Outcomes:

• Content meets government guidelines and standards for accessibility and provides our audiences with timely and accurate information and advice

Brand • Be a brand guardian and champion for the Authority

• Support Engagement and Communications to ensure everything we produce is properly branded

• Support Engagement and Communications to ensure the Authority is aware of, adheres to, and supports the use of the brand guidelines and style guide.

Outcomes:

• Our brands are accurately represented

• Brand recognition improves

Safety education • Support the safety education team to produce and deliver workshops, events and publications

Outcomes:

• The safety education team has support on key deliverables

• Strategic aviation safety aims and objectives that have impact are delivered on

Public information • Manage, respond and escalate (as appropriate) queries and complaints from members of the aviation community and wider public in a timely manner

• Contribute to the collation of requests for information

• Coordinate the management of public information requests

Outcomes:

• Queries, complaints and requests for public information are handled in a timely manner, escalated as appropriate and documented in a formal system

• All public queries are handled in accordance with service charter and policy timeframes

Business Acumen • Carry out work and conduct interpersonal relationships in a way that supports the Authority’s values, commitment to the principles of Diversity and Inclusion and the Treaty of Waitangi

• Contribute and maintain knowledge and practices in Health and Safety processes and initiatives

Outcomes:

• The Advisor offers a diverse contribution to an emerging and respectful team culture focused on high performance in the field of aviation safety

• The Authority is a safe workplace and meets legislative standards

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Key Competencies/ Skills/ Experience Required Desired

Can demonstrate problem-solving skills and the ability to positively influence stakeholders

X

High degree of self-awareness, empathy, motivation and respect for difference

X

Demonstrates vision, ambition and creative thinking

Is enthusiastic about our focus and values and is prepared to do the work to achieve outcomes.

X

Knowledge of best practice engagement and communications approaches and methods

X

Strong presentation and communications skills (written and oral) including creative writing skills

X

Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders

X

Has strong relationship skills to build trust and confidence with internal customers and stakeholders

X

Experience communicating regulatory and public safety messages for a diverse range of internal and external audiences

X

Experience in a communications role in an organisation of similar kaupapa to CAA

X

Ability to develop plans and deliver work to completion and on budget

X

Excellent organisational skills and an ability to meet deadlines X

An ability to understand and keep up to date with trends in online and social media and use that knowledge effectively

X

Ability to interpret data and recognise trends in relation to handling information

X

Politically aware and comfortable working within the political context X

Qualifications/Training/ Knowledge Required Desired

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline with a demonstratable 2+ years’ experience in a communications field

X

An understanding of tikanga and Treaty of Waitangi principles X

Media experience or a background in journalism X

Knowledge of the machinations of government X

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Principal Advisor, Stakeholder Engagement

Wellington, NZ

Permanent

Full-time

Published date:

07-04-2021

Summary

Position Description

Principal Advisor Stakeholder Engagement This position description is designed to give an overview of the type of work and performance required for this role and may include other duties as required.

Who we are as an organisation and what we are about

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Aviation Security (Avsec) are jointly known as the Authority. Over the past two years the Authority has been taking a collaborative approach to transforming our workplace and building a respectful, inclusive and high performing culture where all staff feel safe and empowered to keep New Zealand’s skies safe and secure.

Everything we do is related towards the achievement of our outcome - ‘safe and secure skies to help New Zealand fly’. Our success in this is simple: we will have the following impacts:

Being safe – fewer people die or sustain injury while participating in the aviation system.

Feeling safe – people’s choice to participate in the aviation system is not limited by perception of unsafe practices.

Our objectives are:

Improved sector safety performance – we target areas of risk within the aviation system, and work to diminish these risks, improving the overall performance of the system.

Effective and efficient security services – we continue to effectively identify and mitigate security threats, while making sure passengers and goods can travel smoothly.

A vibrant aviation system is one that makes a strong contribution to the wellbeing of New Zealanders, through enabling quality of life, and supporting a strong economy.

The way we work and behave is underpinned by our values: Me mahi tahi | Collaboration – we work together to achieve and succeed

Me mahi pono | Transparency – we are open and honest communicators

Me mahi tika | Integrity – we do the right thing

Me manaaki |Respect – we treat all people with consideration and kindness

Kia tū rangatira ai | Professionalism – we act in a way that brings credit to ourselves and our organisation

Scope

Reports to: Manager Engagement and Communications

Group: Organisational Development and Support

Location: National Office Wellington

Role Overview

With the support of the Manager Engagement and Communications, the Principal Advisor Stakeholder Engagement, will lead the development and implementation of strategic engagement at a national level. This role will implement the Authority’s stakeholder engagement strategy and be responsible for the development of a stakeholder plan and framework to measure the ongoing performance and achievement of the stakeholder engagement strategy goals.

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The Principal Advisor Stakeholder Engagement is a highly skilled relationship developer and influencer who can build trust and confidence with our teams and stakeholders. This role will lead the day-to-day stakeholder engagement activities on behalf of the Engagement and Communications team.

This position will lead internal and facilitate external engagement with the Authority’s stakeholders, successfully build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and support others to do the same. The incumbent will be capable of developing and leading the work programme to achieve the goals of the Authority’s stakeholder engagement strategy.

The Principal Advisor Stakeholder Engagement will work across the organisation to ensure stakeholder engagement planning and approaches are embedded in our thinking. This includes leading stakeholder mapping, monitoring, developing and supporting appropriate engagement and communications activities to develop and maintain relationships.

Key Areas of Accountability

Lead • Lead the development of the Authority stakeholder and engagement strategy and framework to measure the effectiveness of the engagement strategy

• Lead the day-to-day stakeholder engagement workload and activities across the unit

Outcomes

• The Authority stakeholder and engagement strategy and framework are well designed, clear, and positively improves the Authority’s engagement with stakeholders

Develop • Develop strong and respectful relationships with key stakeholder to anticipate and identify mutually beneficial opportunities and achieve goals set out in the stakeholder and engagement strategy

• Research and develop a best practice framework for the purposes of measuring the achievement of milestones and deliverables set out in the stakeholder and engagement strategy

• Develop and implement problem solving strategies and tactics which lead to shared aviation safety outcomes with internal and external stakeholders

Outcomes

• Produce an effective and fit for purpose stakeholder and engagement strategy and framework which challenges the norm

• Produce robust advice based on sound research and evidence that will be subject to challenge

Collaborate • In collaboration with selected industry leaders, design, develop and implement the Authority stakeholder and sector engagement survey to establish a baseline of current Authority stakeholder relationships

• Work collaboratively and provides technical leadership to teams and stakeholders with a focus on delivering successful outcomes

Outcome

• Lead work in a manner which requires the best of the people contributing to the work and is focused on a clear goal

Engage and influence • Ensure any sector stakeholder strategy/Industry engagement is in line with our obligations under the Act

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• Provide strategic advice relating to approaches the Authority utilises to engage with critical stakeholders

• Provide strategic advice to the Manager and Deputy Chief Executive Organisational Development and Support

• Authentically influence key stakeholders, aviation sector and industry groups, organisations and individuals driven by aviation safety principles

• Offer a diversity of thinking, perspective and approach to mitigate conflict and build a shared group norm and understanding that effective relationship management is critical to the achievement of the Authority’s goals and objectives

Outcome

• Engage with domestic and international stakeholders to positively influence relationships and positions the Authority as a world leader in aviation safety regulation

•

Brand • Be a brand guardian and champion for the Authority

• Support Engagement and Communications to ensure everything we produce is properly branded

• Support Engagement and Communications to ensure the Authority is aware of, adheres to, and supports the use of the brand guidelines and style guide.

Outcomes:

• Our brands are accurately represented

• Brand recognition improves

Business Acumen • Carry out work and conduct interpersonal relationships in a way that supports the Authority’s values, commitment to the principles of Diversity and Inclusion and the Treaty of Waitangi

• Contribute and maintain knowledge and practices in Health and Safety processes and initiatives

• Coach and challenge colleagues to deliver on the work, and collaboratively as a team in the best interests of the Authority

Outcomes:

• The Advisor offers a diverse contribution to an emerging and respectful team culture focused on high performance in the field of aviation safety

• The Authority is a safe workplace and meets legislative standards

• Make a substantive and positive contribution to the culture and work place the Authority requires to enable it to be a great place to work

Key Competencies/ Skills/ Experience Required Desired

Can demonstrate problem-solving skills and the ability to positively influence stakeholders

X

High degree of self-awareness, empathy, motivation and respect for difference

X

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Demonstrates vision, ambition and creative thinking

Is enthusiastic about our focus and values and is prepared to do the work to achieve outcomes.

X

Knowledge of best practice stakeholder engagement approaches and methods

X

Strong presentation and communications skills (written and oral) including creative writing skills

X

Proven ability to think strategically, understand issues within the wider business context and to prepare and implement a stakeholder and engagement strategy that meet strategic and tactical business needs

X

Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders

X

Has strong relationship skills to build trust and confidence with internal customers and stakeholders

X

Sound research and problem-solving analysis skills, both technical and people focus including demonstrated critical, analytical and systems thinking skills

X

Experience in a stakeholder engagement role in an organisation of similar kaupapa to CAA

X

Ability to develop plans and deliver work to completion and on budget

X

Excellent organisational skills and an ability to meet deadlines X

Confident decision maker with demonstrated problem-solving skills to manage and mitigate reputational risk

X

Politically aware and comfortable working within the political context X

Qualifications/Training/ Knowledge Required Desired

Tertiary /post graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline, communications and or strategy development or demonstrable depth and breadth of experience (10 years plus) of a working senior communications role

X

An understanding of tikanga and Treaty of Waitangi principles X

Knowledge of the machinations of government X

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2x Senior Advisor, Communications

Wellington, NZ

Permanent

Full-time

Published date:

07-04-2021

Summary

Position Description

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Senior Advisor Communications This position description is designed to give an overview of the type of work and performance required for this role and may include other duties as required.

Who we are as an organisation and what we are about

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Aviation Security (Avsec) are jointly known as the Authority. Over the past two years the Authority has been taking a collaborative approach to transforming our workplace and building a respectful, inclusive and high performing culture where all staff feel safe and empowered to keep New Zealand’s skies safe and secure.

Everything we do is related towards the achievement of our outcome - ‘safe and secure skies to help New Zealand fly’. Our success in this is simple: we will have the following impacts:

Being safe – fewer people die or sustain injury while participating in the aviation system.

Feeling safe – people’s choice to participate in the aviation system is not limited by perception of unsafe practices.

Our objectives are:

Improved sector safety performance – we target areas of risk within the aviation system, and work to diminish these risks, improving the overall performance of the system.

Effective and efficient security services – we continue to effectively identify and mitigate security threats, while making sure passengers and goods can travel smoothly.

A vibrant aviation system is one that makes a strong contribution to the wellbeing of New Zealanders, through enabling quality of life, and supporting a strong economy.

The way we work and behave is underpinned by our values: Me mahi tahi | Collaboration – we work together to achieve and succeed

Me mahi pono | Transparency – we are open and honest communicators

Me mahi tika | Integrity – we do the right thing

Me manaaki |Respect – we treat all people with consideration and kindness

Kia tū rangatira ai | Professionalism – we act in a way that brings credit to ourselves and our organisation

Scope

Reports to: Manager Engagement and Communications

Group: Organisational Development and Support

Location: National Office Wellington

Role Overview

The Senior Advisor Communications provides day-to-day communications advice to the organisation using a broad set of communications, marketing and media skills.

This role will provide broad advice and services to internal clients at a strategic and tactical level. This will include producing and implementing communications plans, collateral and providing services to

Position Description

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support the unit including presentations, briefings, writing, media and internal communications. Liaison with media is required on a roster basis, including outside of normal business hours.

Key Areas of Accountability

Communications, marketing and

media

• Work with the manager and principal advisor to develop and deliver the annual communications plan

• Provide strategic and tactical advice to clients and stakeholders

• Initiate and lead the development of presentations, reports, communications plans, collateral and media releases

• Provide a broad set of advice and services including internal and external communications, media and stakeholder management to internal clients to create solutions for their initiatives

• Work with external agencies to create campaigns and marketing material

• Lead the development of fit for purpose in-house marketing and communications material

• Writing and analysis of media reports

• Manage and direct reactive and proactive media enquiries (this includes outside of business hours work on a rostered basis). Monitor and escalate as required to ensure reputational and other risks are managed

Outcomes:

• External communications strategies and advice provided to senior management and groups is accurate, meaningful and

does not put the organisation at risk

• Reputational risks and issues are identified in a timely manner, advised to the Manager and mitigations are

developed

• Communication activities, including briefings, communications plan, reports and presentations, are accurate, effective and meet requirements of the Authority, clients and stakeholders

• Continuously look to improve the communications, stakeholder and engagement processes, services and interactions of the unit and for the organisation and implement those improvements where possible

• Media communications support is available to the organisation and the Authority Leadership team outside of normal business hours and meets the needs of the organisation

• Effective relationships with media contacts and other key

stakeholders are built and maintained

• Media enquiries are recorded in the information management system and on the media log to ensure enquires are analyst and trends recognised

• collateral and documentation is accurate, clear and not misleading. Work is edited and/or peer reviewed as required.

• advice is timely, accurate and sound

Position Description

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• collateral is managed to budget

Stakeholder management and

engagement

• Support the development and delivery of the stakeholder engagement plan

• Contribute to the analysis and reporting of stakeholder feedback and make recommendations on ways to improve the Authority stakeholder engagement work

• Ensure that communications and marketing initiatives are aligned with the goals of the stakeholder engagement strategy and plan

• Build and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders and influence to use digital media across the Authority

• Liaise with the Ministry of Transport, across government as required to support the Engagement and Communications business plan and Authority’s goals

Outcomes

• Trust and confidence in the Authority improves

• The Authority had better information about stakeholders views in a timely manner

Digital • Able to self-publish content on the website and social channels including supporting the content plan, regular updates, development of content

• Ensure communications content provided to the senior advisor content and senior digital promotions is fit for purpose and aligns with campaigns

Outcomes:

• Content meets government guidelines and standards for accessibility and provides our audiences with timely and accurate information and advice

Brand • Be a brand guardian and champion for the Authority

• Be a leader within Engagement and Communications to ensure everything we produce is properly branded

• Support Engagement and Communications to ensure the Authority is aware of, adheres to, and supports the use of the brand guidelines and style guide.

Outcomes:

• Our brands are accurately represented

• Brand recognition improves

Safety education • Work alongside the safety education team to produce and deliver workshops, events and publications

• Develop and write content for safety education content as required

Outcomes:

• The safety education team has support on key deliverables

• Strategic aviation safety aims and objectives that have

impact are delivered on

Public information • Manage, respond and escalate (as appropriate) queries and complaints from members of the aviation community and wider public in a timely manner

• Contribute to the management of public information requests

Position Description

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Outcomes:

• Queries, complaints and requests for public information are handled in a timely manner, escalated as appropriate and documented in a formal system

• All public queries are handled in accordance with service charter and policy timeframes

Business Acumen • Carry out work and conduct interpersonal relationships in a way that supports the Authority’s values, commitment to the principles of Diversity and Inclusion and the Treaty of Waitangi

• Contribute and maintain knowledge and practices in Health and Safety processes and initiatives

• Support the development of team members including by peer reviewing and editing documents

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Outcomes:

• The Senior Advisor offers a diverse contribution to an emerging and respectful team culture focused on high performance in the field of aviation safety

• The Authority is a safe workplace and meets legislative standards

Key Competencies/ Skills/ Experience Required Desired

Can demonstrate problem-solving skills and the ability to positively influence stakeholders

X

High degree of self-awareness, empathy, motivation and respect for difference

X

Demonstrates vision, ambition and creative thinking

Is enthusiastic about our focus and values and is prepared to do the work to achieve outcomes.

X

Knowledge of best practice engagement and communications approaches and methods

X

Strong presentation and communications skills (written and oral) including creative writing skills

X

Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders

X

Has strong relationship skills to build trust and confidence with internal customers and stakeholders

X

Experience communicating regulatory and public safety messages for a diverse range of internal and external audiences

X

Public sector communications and government liaison experience would be an advantage

X

Ability to develop plans and deliver work to completion and on X

Position Description

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Excellent organisational skills and an ability to meet deadlines X

An ability to understand and keep up to date with trends in online and social media and use that knowledge effectively

X

Ability to interpret data and recognise trends in relation to handling information

X

Politically aware and comfortable working within the political context X

Able to advise, influence and manage relationships with senior managers and other internal and external stakeholders

X

Demonstrated experience leading the development of presentations, briefings, report writing, communications plans, media releases, social media management

X

Qualifications/Training/ Knowledge Required Desired

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline with a demonstratable 5- 7 years’ experience in a communications field (i.e. Communications, Marketing, Journalism)

X

An understanding of tikanga and Treaty of Waitangi principles X

Media experience or a background in journalism X

Knowledge of the machinations of government X

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Legal Executive /P.A

Waikato District, Waikato

Permanent

Full-time

Published date:

07-04-2021

People and Safety Leader, Nelson

Nelson, NZ

Permanent

Full-time

Published date:

06-04-2021

Summary

Position Description

Position Title: Human Resources & Safety Performance Leader Nelmac Kumanu

Location: Bullen St Nelson New Zealand

Date: January 2021

Reporting to: Chief Executive

Position Objective

To lead the overall provision of effective strategic and operational Human Resources (HR) services and Safety culture in Nelmac Kumanu, developing and implement policies in line with company principles and objectives to drive high levels of employee engagement, safety and wellbeing across the whole business

To take a lead role in developing and implementing the Health & Safety strategic plan and evolving the safety culture, providing professional advice to the leadership team and business divisions across the company

To lead the delivery of a broad range of professional HR services to support Nelmac’s strategic goal of being recognised by staff and prospective employees as a great place to work and develop. This includes services relating to remuneration, employees /industrial relations, organisational development, succession planning, recruitment, Training and Development, career planning, communication, and staff welfare.

Important Working Relationships

Internal

Chief Executive & Board of Directors

Senior Leadership Team (Peer group)

Senior Operational Leaders & Business Partners across the business

Direct reports & all Nelmac Staff

External

Similar counterparts in other organisations

Human Resources and/or general business organisations e.g. HRINZ, Chamber of Commerce

Suppliers e.g. Trainers, Employment Agencies, Technical Specialists

Contractors

Prospective employees

Members of the public

Key Accountabilities
Accountability	Key Result Area	Tasks required include the following
Strategic Leadership	Performance Strategy Business Excellence	To develop appropriate People & Safety improvement strategies in consultation with the Board, CEO and Senior Management team Adopt a strategic leadership oversight for all functions within the HR and Safety divisions of Nelmac. Strive to offer a full service people model that is efficient, cost effective and user friendly for the business. Create respected teams with resources effectively engaged in areas of greatest value, with risks being managed appropriately and team members feeling supported and inspired. Provide on the job coaching and feedback as a matter of course, and targeted learning and development opportunities where feasible. Develop productive and positive relationships with the business leadership groups – become an active Nelmac senior team member in order to maintain personal and professional credibility in the business. Live, demonstrate and inspire others to embrace Nelmac’s values and expectations. Constantly seek to ensure Nelmac’s internal and external employment brand is a positive one to maintain a genuine employer of choice status. Develop positive relationships with external parties e.g. HR suppliers, trainers, fellow HR Managers in other organisations.
Professional Delivery of People & H+S Performance Services	Performance Strategy Business Excellence Risk Management	Ensure the delivery of fit for purpose HR services across a broad generalist portfolio. This includes but is not limited to effective transactional people activity, availability of useful tools for managers and staff, creation of optimal organization structures, addressing employee issues, managing remuneration, union liaison and negotiations, policies and procedures, systems and tools. Ensure that the HR team provides commercially astute, legally sound and appropriate advice on a broad range of issues. Be lead point of contact for all industrial matters. Lead planning for annual union negotiations/ bargaining. Seek to manage IR/ER issues professionally and sensitively Continually seek to find optimum solutions that balance commercial needs and risk with a positive work culture. Adopt a strong partnership approach between the HR & the Health & Safety function; support each other’s success and work collaboratively in order to best manage risk, engage staff and continually improve. Ensure that the HR & H&S performance teams maintain current knowledge of employment legislation and practices; advise the business of suggested changes to policies and procedures to manage risk and ensure currency.
Organisation Development – Projects and Value Add Initiatives	Performance Strategy Business Excellence Continuous Improvement	Professionally lead and deliver a range of value add projects in line with desired Nelmac strategy in order to further develop the potential, capability and confidence of Nelmac’s people. Projects include but are not limited to design and roll out of effective organisational development, performance management, leadership development, succession planning and system enhancements. Engage & consult with external suppliers where appropriate. Adopt a proactive approach to the potential of business systems and tools to improve Nelmac’s overall people performance, engagement and commercial success. Identify areas where positive changes can be implemented and champion efforts to make it happen. Create fit for purpose project plans and engage with key stakeholders throughout in order to manage expectations and measure progress e.g. Chief Executive, senior leadership team, board of directors. Where feasible devise metrics in order to assess return on organisation development initiatives e.g. employee surveys.
Reporting and Compliance	Compliance Risk Management	Key advisory role on strategic HR issues to CEO and management team. Prepare and contribute to Board Reports that reflect ongoing activity as it relates to overall business strategy, risk and opportunity. Deliver presentations and updates to the board of directors, senior leadership team and others to generate awareness of, and buy in, to initiatives and progress. Ensure that all services provided by the function are completed in line with required standards, including but not limited to relevant employment agreements, general employment law and relevant legislation.
Leadership Activity	Business Excellence Continuous Improvement	Play an active and positive role as part of Nelmac’s senior leadership team with the personal role of key senior safety and people leader Continually lead and drive culture change to drive the right safety and wellness mind set within the business for all employees Take responsibility for delivering the Safety strategic plan within agreed timeframes Contribute to strategic and operational planning as required. Be an active participant and contributor to general business excellence and continuous improvement initiatives. Work as part of a cooperative team involving other Nelmac staff, contractors and customers.

Organisational Structure

H&S Coordinator x1 PT

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