• Experience working in the public sector, and knowledge of the NZ media environment, would be desirable.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills to deal effectively and clearly with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Team player who can rapidly build and maintain working collaborative relationships with both internal and external contacts;
• High level of organisational skills; the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring quality is maintained;
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, solve problems, and find alternative solutions;
• Self-starter who can identify work streams and work independently;

Note: This is a 6-week contract.

Learning and development opportunities

As this position is temporary, direct L&D opportunities are limited.

Working patterns:

The successful applicant would be expected to work full-time for the duration of the contract, with opportunities for flexible working to be agreed with the line manager. Towards the end of the contract, some out-of-hours work will be expected. 

Other Information:

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff who are locally recruited by the British High Commission are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to New Zealand local employment law.

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and building a culturally diverse workplace. We actively encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Our culture of inclusion is underpinned by our excellent staff networks which cover disability, faith and belief, gender equality, social mobility, age, race, LGBT+, and how to be an ally.

The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline.”

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.

For inclusivity and diversity, please remove the following personal information when uploading your CV: name, address, email address, age, date of birth, gender, and nationality.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’.  If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.