Advisor - Communications

About us

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is an independent Crown entity that regulates the electricity market. We are a kaitiaki of electricity, and our purpose is to enhance New Zealanders’ lives, prosperity, and environment through electricity.

The electricity industry is at a pivotal moment, with the journey towards renewable energy sources and innovation reshaping how we operate. To meet these challenges and opportunities, we’re evolving as an organisation – growing our capabilities, expanding our reach, and building a team ready to create a brighter, more sustainable future for Aotearoa. Our focus is on making a difference through bold thinking, collaboration, and delivering value for the communities we serve.

About the role

We are looking for an Advisor, Communications to join our team. If you love turning complex ideas into clear, engaging content – and want to help New Zealanders understand more about our increasingly renewable electricity industry – this could be the role for you.

You’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative team working across everything from internal comms and digital content to media support and strategic messaging. No two days are the same, and you’ll get to work with people who are passionate about making a difference.

We’re looking for someone with 3–5 years’ experience in communications, ideally in a fast-paced environment where you’ve worked alongside a mix of specialists. If you’re a great communicator, a team player, and keen to keep learning, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you someone with the following?

• A can-do attitude with initiative and the ability to think outside the box
• An active learner committed to professional development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• A knack for building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders
• A passion for translating technical or complex information into meaningful messages
• Experience in social media and/or website content management systems.

If you’re a motivated communications professional with a talent for storytelling, a knack for making complex information easy to understand, and the ability to collaborate and influence effectively, we’d love to hear from you.

Why work for us?

We know the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and in recognition of this, the Authority offers several benefits to support our staff, including:

• Competitive remuneration range starting from $95,000.00 – $119,000.00 (plus a 3% net KiwiSaver contribution) Appointment into the role will be based on skills and experience.
• Flexible working options
• Individual and organisational support for training and development

Ready for a challenge?

If you’re ready to make an impact and help shape the future of electricity in New Zealand, click “apply now” and submit your cover letter and CV.

For further details, you can find the position description by clicking the link below. If you’d like to kōrero more about the role, please contact MyHR@ea.govt.nz.

To apply for this role, you must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.

Applications close Friday, 31 October 2025 – but we may start considering applications as they are received, so don’t wait!