Te Mana Whakaatu – Classification Office works to inform and empower New Zealanders to watch content in a positive way while safeguarding them from harm. As an Advisor in our Information Unit you’ll be supporting our team and communicating the Office’s mahi via a variety of mediums.
About Us
We are an independent Crown Entity responsible for classifying entertainment material such as films, TV shows, streaming content, magazines, games and streaming service providers.
We work with law enforcement agencies to classify material that includes real life violence, extremist content and other potentially illegal content. Our work helps maintain the important balance between freedom of expression and protection from harm.
We actively engage with and inform the public, providing research services, disseminating information, public presentations, and enquiry response.
About the Role
This is a diverse role where you’ll get to create resources from scratch, respond to requests for information and complaints, write content and presentations, communicate our research, design engaging social media posts, and work with news media on everything from high profile banned publications to classification of the latest films.
You’ll be working with a wide range of stakeholders – government and non-government agencies, law enforcement agencies, media, parents, educators, community groups and young people – including our Youth Advisory Panel.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be able to, and have proven experience of:
- writing across a variety of forms in the appropriate tone – such as blogs, reports, OIAs, presentations, web content and media – reactive and proactive
- social media management
- working with news media and able to demonstrate good judgement and risk radar
- engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders with an ability to adapt to suit the situation
- an ability to actively contribute to the Office’s Te Ao Māori priorities.
You’ll bring curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to contribute across a range of work. You’ll enjoy working at pace and be comfortable supporting the team with tasks such as research, drafting briefings, responding to public enquiries, and contributing to projects. An interest in working with young people is important, including helping facilitate conversations and engaging with our Youth Advisory Panel.
Possessing good time management skills, you’ll be able to juggle multiple pieces of work, and enjoy picking things up and making them happen, applying good judgement along the way.
While we appreciate you might not have all of the experience we’re looking for, if you meet most of our desired attributes and experience then we’re keen to hear from you – but please do note we are seeking practical experience beyond tertiary studies.
In Return
You’ll join a team that is known for its professionalism, integrity and impartiality in delivering robust public services. As a team we operate an open, honest, quiz loving, co-operative environment with a respect for individual diversity. You’ll be part of a team that does truly interesting, varied, and important work.
We are based in central Wellington on the Terrace.
To Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, click the link and apply now!
In addition to attaching your CV we would like to see an impressive cover letter outlining why this is the job for you.
For further information about this role and a detailed job description, please contact Jacaleen Williams at Talent International on (021) 732 996.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday 6 April 2026.