Logo of German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Inc.

German Embassy Wellington - Assistant Press and Communications Officer

  • News

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Wellington has a vacancy for an Assistant Press and Communications Officer PR experts and content creators take note! We are hiring a Press & Public Affairs Officer to join our team.

News Images - New Website (21).png

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Wellington has a vacancy for an Assistant Press and Communications Officer PR experts and content creators take note! We are hiring a Press & Public Affairs Officer to join our team.

Do you want to work in transatlantic relations? Are you fluent in German and English? We are looking for a friendly, reliable and motivated and person, who would be interested to join the embassy’s team and who is interested in working in a bicultural environment.

The duties in this position are:

  • Managing and creating content for all social media platforms – Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
  • Assisting in the planning and organisation of Embassy events
  • Assisting in and accompanying political visits and delegations from Germany
  • Organising visits to Germany under the German government’s visitor programme
  • Assisting the Press Officer by acting as first point of contact for New Zealand and Pacific media
  • Editing the Embassy’s website
  • Editing and drafting of press releases
  • Answering general public inquiries
  • Managing and distributing public relation material
  • Assisting in the scholarship program and alumni
  • Acting as contact person for alumni matters
  • Covering for the visa and passport officer during absence (in-house training will be provided)

Required skills:

  • Experience in managing websites and social media platforms, experience with content management systems (additional in-house training will be provided);
  • Experience in event management
  • Fluent in German and English, level C1
  • Basic knowledge of graphic design and photo and video editing
  • Understanding of and interest in current political affairs and foreign policy;
  • Outgoing, proactive attitude and the ability to work as part of a team;
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise;
  • Flexible and resilient under pressure and with tight deadlines;
  • University degree preferably in political sciences or similar disciplines is a plus

Full time position with 40 hours/week. The starting gross monthly salary will be NZ$ 5,604 per month (13 salaries/year) plus Kiwi Save up to 4%
Applicants are required to have New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Your application should include:

  • CV and motivation/covering letter in English and German
  • school and other educational certificates
  • references from previous employers
  • proof of permanent residency (if not a New Zealand citizen)
  • current police clearance

Applications close 08 December 2022
Regular work commences on 03 January 2023
Please forward your application to the embassy’s mail address:
info@wellington.diplo.de
Attn.: Jürgen Settje, Head of Administration
The overall size of the email should not exceed 5 MB.
It is planned to hold the interviews for selected applicants on 13/14 of December.

APPLY NOW

In categories:

Read the latest news

See all News
  • ICTnexus.jpg News

    Kicking off the future of clean energy on Rarotonga! Share

    The project "Green Future: Decentralised Solar and Hydrogen Energy for Rarotonga, Cook Islands" has officially launched – taking a big step towards climate action, energy independence, and community engagement in the Pacific.

Searching for something else?

In our information centre you can find the latest events, news, downloads, videos, podcasts...

Go to Info Hub