Whatungarongaro te tangata toitu te whenua As man disappears from sight the land remains Manager Media M t m tou r p About our team The Ministry for Primary Industries has a great opportunity for an exceptional Manager Media with a background in managing communication teams and a knowledge of the modern media environment Government and the public sector to lead and manage a team of communications professionals This role reports to the Director Communications and is responsible for delivering media management to build and enhance MPIs reputation Through the team the Manager Media will develop and implement media strategies for both traditional and social media and build enduring relationships with the media and stakeholders M u About You We are looking for a communications leader who is proactive politically savvy and attuned to issues risks and opportunities You will already have a wide range of media relationships and will be able to develop new internal and external relationships quickly As this is a fastpaced role you must have the ability to calmly manage multiple changing priorities and thrive under pressure You will have both a strategic focus and an eye for detail K rero m te t ranga About the role Leading and developing a team of communication professionals Developing the media teams practices and culture Providing expert strategically focused media advice on the full range of operational strategic and reputational events Working with news editors newsrooms and journalists to ensure that a professional constructive relationship is always maintained Ensuring the daytoday proactive and reactive management of our social media channels including working with others to create and support engaging social content Managing risks issues and opportunities Work with Managers in the Communications Directorates and around the rest of the business on the planning creation and leverage of content M te Manat Ahu Matua About MPI MPI has a strength of common purpose and a passion to sustainably grow and to protect Aotearoa for the benefit of all New Zealanders Its no mean feat and we have a team of hard working and dedicated people in a variety of roles supporting us to make this happen Our overall ambition is for New Zealand to be the most trusted source of high value natural products in the world To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here Me p hea te tuku tono How to Apply To view the position description and or apply for the role submitting a cover letter and current curriculum vitae please click APPLY NOW or visit the MPI Careers Site For tracking and reporting purposes all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal To apply for this role you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options The successful applicant must be able to obtain the relevant security clearance Please visit for more information If you have any questions about the role please contact Nick Goddard at nick goddard mpi govt nz The closing date is Friday 14 February 2020 The Ministry for Primary Industries is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values inclusion and diversity Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to our communities in Aotearoa In return youll enjoy an inclusive and flexible working environment in a diverse team of people while youre growing your career here in NZ and internationally We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds If you have any support or access requirements we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process
