Advisor – Multimedia Communications,

nzpolice Auckland, New Zealand

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Career Opportunities: Advisor - Multimedia Communications (6010990)

Requisition ID 6010990 - Posted - Auckland - Fixed Term FT

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Advisor – Multimedia Communications

Based in Auckland – Otahuhu
Police Employee
Fixed Term – Full Time (12 months through to Aug 2027)
Nationally Advertised Vacancy

E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.

Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Join the New Zealand Police Media and Communications team and help shape how one of New Zealand’s most trusted and visible organisations connects with the public. As an Advisor – Multimedia Communications, you will play a key role in creating engaging multimedia content, with a particular focus on video and digital storytelling, to support organisational priorities and strengthen trust and confidence in New Zealand Police.

Working closely with communications teams, operational staff and leaders across the organisation, you will transform complex information into compelling, audience-focused content for internal and external channels. You will also lead internal communications support for the Auckland Deployment Group, providing advice on employee engagement, communication planning and channel effectiveness. This is a hands-on role for a creative communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering strategic, authentic and impactful communications.

Key Accountabilities:

Create engaging video, multimedia, and digital content across internal and external channels.
Lead internal communications support for the Auckland Deployment Group
Provide communications advice to leaders on engagement and message planning
Ensure content aligns with Police brand, values and strategic priorities
Collaborate with teams across Police to deliver timely and effective communications

He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring

Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.

To be successful in the role you will:

Deliver high standards of service to all stakeholders in professional manner
Effectively communicate with our people, partners and community
Have experience in engaging with partners and stakeholders
Have the experience to apply creative and diverse thinking and show initiative
Demonstrated experience in working with senior management
Have strong communication and writing skills

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

Relevant teritary qualification (degree or diploma) in Communications, Media, Journalism, Screen Production or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience in the above fields and videography and multimedia production
Strong digital content capability, particularly for social media and online platforms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including scripting and storytelling.

This role is based in the Auckland area at our Piki Te Ao site in Otahuhu. Some travel may be required along with occasional after-hours work.

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

Mo tātou | About us

New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government’s largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.

Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.

The work you’ll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.

To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:

Applicant Information Pack (External)

Tono ināianei | Apply now

If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.

For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL:

All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $96,008 and $111,013 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm Monday 3rd August 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Bernice.Anamani@police.govt.nz

If you have been confirmed as affected by ABR, please contact the Recruitment Advisor mentioned above directly as soon as possible and prior to submitting an application.

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