Senior Media Advisor - Fixed Term - Wellington

New Zealand Government
Fixed Term Contract Masterton, Wellington Media and Communication Workers
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand

Job Description

* Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment within emergency management?
* Unique industry in a great central location
* Salary range $114,663-$127,404 (pro-rata), dependent on skills & experience

Join Fire and Emergency New Zealand and advise on reactive and proactive media management.

Mō tēnei tūranga - about the role
We are looking for an experienced, savvy and confident Senior Media Advisor. You'll need a highly tuned risk and opportunity radar, excellent writing skills and the ability to work confidently and at pace across Fire and Emergency. Previous experience in frontline media management, ideally within an operational agency, is essential.
This is not simply a reactive media management role, you'll need to demonstrate proven experience in spotting, writing and pitching proactive stories that support organisational goals. You'll also need to be able to turn your hand to Public Information Management at emergencies, reviewing respons...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Masterton, New Zealand
Posted: June 17, 2026
Deadline: July 27, 2026