Senior Advisor Engagement

About Us | Mō mātou     

At the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), we deliver services, regulation and advice that support the everyday lives of New Zealanders. Within DIA, the Regulatory and Identity Services | Taituarā branch leads critical regulatory systems, working at the intersection of innovation, integrity and public trust to address emerging risks and help keep communities safe.

DIA is establishing a new regulator to deliver New Zealand's first licensing framework for online casino gambling through the Online Casino Gambling Act. The newly established Online Gambling Team will play a key role in shaping this new function, working with partners across New Zealand and internationally to oversee the sector and support an effective, modern regulatory system.

The role | Te tūnga  

As a Senior Advisor Engagement, you’ll provide communications and engagement advice to support the implementation of New Zealand’s new online casino gambling regulatory and licensing framework. You’ll develop clear, audience-focused communications that help industry understand the new regulatory system and what it means for them, while also empowering New Zealand consumers to make informed choices about online casino gambling.

You’ll bring strong writing and content skills, developing and coordinating communications across web publications, newsletters, social media, internal channels and other content. You’ll also support proactive media activity, contribute to engagement initiatives and lead communications projects that help deliver the programme’s priorities.

This position is Fixed Term to March 2027.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou 

• Strong senior communications experience, with excellent writing, editing and content development skills
• Experience developing communications for different audiences, with the ability to make complex or technical information clear and accessible
• Experience working in a regulated, government or complex environment, ideally with either a focus on industry or consumers
• Experience developing content across digital and internal channels, including web, publications, newsletters and social media
• Proven ability to manage multiple communications activities, deliverables, and priorities at the same time
• Sound media relations experience, including the ability to identify and support proactive media opportunities 

For you | Mōu  

Here in Regulatory Services, staff have access to a range of professional development opportunities, excellent technology support, and the opportunity to work with subject matter that is interesting, challenging, and has a real-world impact. 

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access. 

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/  

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The salary range for this role is $100,359 - $124,891. 

To review the full job description, please click here. 

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono  

We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.  

We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.   

Applications for this role close 5pm, Tuesday 22 September. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.  

If you have any questions, please email Jayden Vallabh – Jayden.Vallabh@dia.govt.nz