| Position | Senior Communications Advisor |
| Posted | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Expired | 15 Aug 2026 |
| Company | PHARMAC - Pharmaceutical Management Agency |
| Location | Wellington | NZ |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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Closing date:19 Jul 2026 21:00 | WorkType:Permanent full-time | Salary range: $89,868 - $121,330
\nWe are seeking experienced, passionate people who will help take our team to the next level.
\nIn this rewarding and challenging role, you will lead and deliver high-quality, timely communications across a range of internal and external initiatives, translating complex and technical information into clear accessible and engaging content.
\nThe role sits within our Communications team, which leads Pharmac’s internal and external communications, media engagement, and plays a key role in helping New Zealanders understand Pharmac’s work.
\nYou would have responsibility for providing strategic communications advice, developing key messages, and supporting effective stakeholder and media engagement. It also proactively manages communications risks and ensures messaging aligns with Pharmac’s priorities and supports public understanding, trust, and confidence.
\nThe role would see you engaging and seeking advice from a wide range of stakeholders, including Pharmac’s Equity and Engagement Directorate, Subject Matter Experts, Pharmac’s Senior Leaders, along with Ministerial offices, media, and other stakeholders.
Who are we looking for? | Māwai te mahi nei?\nYour communications and media experience will be critical to delivering effective communications in complex and fast-paced environments. Your ability to communicate complex information clearly and accurately, combined with strong written, verbal and visual communication skills, will be essential to your success in this role.
\nYou will have proven experience supporting projects through the development and implementation of communication plans, along with providing trusted advice to senior leaders, including in sensitive or high-risk situations.
\nYour sound judgement, media experience, and ability to identify and manage communications risks, combined with strong stakeholder and project management skills, will enable you to build trusted relationships, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality communications outcomes in a complex and fast-paced environment.
\nOur ideal candidate would have:
\nThe salary range for this position is $89,868 - $121,330. Most new starters are typically appointed up to the midpoint of the range, depending on the knowledge, skills and experience they bring to the role.
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