NEON Journalist - Contract position

The Human Rights Commission is looking to contract a Wellington-based journalist to write the NEON (National Equal Opportunities Network) newsletter.

The Human Rights Commission advocates and promotes respect for, and an understanding and appreciation of, human rights. It encourages the maintenance and development of harmonious relations in New Zealand, and operates a dispute resolution service.

The Commission would like to contract a capable and experienced freelance journalist interested in Equal Employment Opportunities to write high quality content for the National Equal Opportunities Network (NEON) website in consultation with the EEO Commissioner and the EEO Trust.

Deliverables would be:

• an online monthly newsletter (approx 40-60 hours work)
• newsletter to be from 4 to 8 A4 pages long
• approximately 70% of stories would require interviews
• a meeting with Commission personnel to establish content and liaison after newsletter is written (and before publication) in order to get sign-off.

The ideal person would have:

• experience in web-based journalism
• interviewing skills
• ability to write to deadlines
• ability to undertake agreed editorial protocols with news sources

Expressions of interest, comprising of a covering letter, detailed CV and writing samples, can be emailed to mailto:humanresources@hrc.co.nz; or posted to: Human Resources Officer, PO Box 6751, Wellesley Street, 1141, Auckland.

Please include reference: 2847PS

To be received by 5pm on Friday 5 September 2008

Senior Communications Adviser

Victoria University is looking for a Senior Communications Adviser to join its Communications team.

Communications planning and issues management will be part of your skill set and you will be expected to provide communications advice to various parts of the University while managing competing expectations.

You will be unflappable, an excellent writer, have an eye for detail and understand the current news environment. Your role will include leading a team of writers three times a year to produce the University’s magazine Victorious which has a readership of more than 45,000 alumni. You will also contribute in the areas of internal communications and speech writing.

You will be able to form effective working relationships across the University and with media.

Most importantly you must be as passionate about communications as we are.

Our team has a strong focus on learning, new experiences and professional development. You will undertake a range of communications activities and be second in charge to the Communications Manager.

We offer an interesting, fast-paced and challenging working environment and you will be part of a professional and supportive team.

The Communications team is part of the wider Communications and Marketing group which comprises Marketing, Events, Alumni and Online Services. The group communicates with over 2,000 staff, 22,000 students and a diverse range of external stakeholders.

Ideally you will have three to five years experience in another communications role and have a tertiary qualification. You must be eligible to work in NZ to apply for this role.

For further information about this role contact Madeleine Setchell on 04 463 5873 or email Madeleine.setchell@vuw.ac.nz

Applications close Monday 15 September.

Senior Advisor, Communications Strategy

Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education has over 3,000 staff across New Zealand. Every day, we communicate with hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders about the education opportunities and issues that matter to them.

A key part of our communications function is to provide high-level strategic advice to senior Ministry staff and to the government of the day. This advice supports the Leadership Team, senior managers, and business units to:

• manage cross-sector communications around significant events, issues, and opportunities
• ensure that all communications from the Ministry present a coherent, compelling picture of what we do
• consider the wider communications implications of their activities as well as the immediate requirements.

The Senior Advisor, Communications Strategy will report to the Manager, Executive Communications, and will be part of a wider Communications Group. He or she will be expected to contribute vigorously to the work of the immediate team and the wider Group to ensure that internal and external stakeholders get high-quality advice and services.

We are seeking a high-performing communications professional who is ready for the next step in his or her career. A minimum of three years in a substantial communications role is required. We offer a very interesting and challenging work environment, with plenty of opportunities for job stretch and for mentoring. This is the ideal role for an ambitious and talented professional who wants to move to the next level.

If interested, please contact Emily.stott@minedu.govt.nz for a copy of the job description and application form.

Communications Advisor

Mayor's Office – Wellington

The Mayor’s Office is looking for an experienced Communications Advisor to join our busy team.

The role is responsible for researching and writing the Mayor’s speeches and for managing her interaction with the media.

The Communications Advisor also provides issues management and general communications advice to the Mayor and writes presentations and other communication materials.

The role would suit someone who loves to write, writes with flair and who has excellent relationship management skills; someone who is confident, energetic, passionate about Wellington and who likes to keep busy.

The successful candidate will be able to multi-task, work to deadlines and have a keen interest in current affairs. You will be someone who can take complex material and present it in simple language, be an advocate of Plain English and appreciate the elements of what makes a great speech.

We are looking for someone with experience in communications or PR, and preferably someone who has worked in journalism or with the media before.

Applications close 5pm Friday 5 September 2008.
Contact Nathan Scott on (04) 801 4233 ornathan.scott@wcc.govt.nz for more information. Visit our website to apply or send your application and CV to:

Nathan Scott,
Wellington City Council,
PO Box 2199,
Wellington.

www.wellington.govt.nz

Web Editor

National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA), Wellington

This is a newly created role in NIWAbGroup.

We are a technology-driven, innovative company with an international reputation for scientific research. Behind the scenes, we have been redesigning our current website to improve its architecture and functionality. Now we want you to take it to the next level.

You will be responsible for overseeing a complete revamp and on-going maintenance of the content on our website.

The range of material is vast. You must be adept at communicating clearly with anyone and everyone. You need to be equally comfortable handling highly technical reports for specialist audiences, and developing fact sheets for the general public. To support our words, youbcomputer-generated animations produced by our science staff.

The role is part of a small and highly-focused team and will suit a bs professional. The web will be your passion. With your great communication skills, youbdeveloping great relationships and engaging confidently with highly academic staff. Youbit, yet not lose your attention to detail. While you work independently, you donbback and forth, and accept that not every idea is a winner.

It goes without saying that you will have previous experience in website content management and maintenance and will be technologically savvy. Youbprioritisation, project management, and planning skills.

Join us, and youbreally cares about you and about the sustainability of the planet. We provide extensive staff benefits and development opportunities.

View the job description and apply on-line at http://www.niwascience.co.nz/about/jobs. For more information, contact NIWA's Communications Manager, Michele Hollis, on 04-386 0483.

Applications close 4.30pm Friday 29 August 2008.