Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator – Pacific and Development

• Help showcase New Zealand’s unique position in and of the Pacific, and the rest of the world
• Highlight New Zealand’s relationships with regional and global partners and communities
• Be part of a communications whanau that prioritises a partner-focused approach to their communications work
• Fixed term to June 2026, based in Wellington

About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga

The communications Coordinator — Pacific and Development is part of the Ministry’s wider Communications Division, located within the specialist Pacific and Development Group (PDG) Communications Team.

The communications Coordinator has a hands-on role creating engaging content for a range of channels, including social media and web. You will also:

• provide day-to-day communications support to Ministry staff in Wellington and Auckland, and staff at Pacific Posts
• be responsible for managing tools and databases that support the effective delivery of tailored Pacific and Development communications and help grow our audiences.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.

The full salary range for this role is $72,341 and $92,436 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.

 Who are we looking for? - Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

We’d like to hear from you if you:

• have a great design eye and software skills (and/or the ability to quickly up-skill)
• are comfortable working in digital content management systems
• possess a good understanding of best practice in communications channels
• can identify and set up effective and efficient ways of managing communications resources (for example, managing images)
• can see linkages between different strands of work and how they come together in storytelling
• an understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti, Te Reo Māori, and Māori customs and protocols would also be beneficial.

Why MFAT? - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission.  Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.  We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

About us - Mō mātou

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.  By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values.  We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world. 

To Apply/Interested? - Me pēhea te tuku tono

Apply today with your CV and cover letter. Contact recruitment@mfat.govt.nz if you have any questions.

To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen, or Permanent Resident. 

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Please Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at 6pm on Friday 31st October 2025

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role.  This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a specialist role based in central Wellington, NZ.  

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.