Senior Designer (PN0229)

Vacancy 2026/19

Pou Tā Matua Senior Designer

Te Iho Corporate Services

Fixed-Term / Fulltime

Wellington

Salary Range $100260 - $123565

Ki te puāwai te ahurea Ka ora te iwi
Culture is thriving the people are well

Join a small ministry with a big heart and a wide reach. At Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage we work at the centre of New Zealands stories identity and culture.

Were looking for an experienced Senior Designer to join our Communications and Engagement team. This fixed term role is expected to be approximately 6 months in duration and will end when the incumbent returns from Parental Leave. This is a hands-on role so youll need to get up to speed quickly and be comfortable balancing strategic thinking with doing the design work itself.

Kōrero mō te tūranga About the role

In this role youll deliver high-quality design outputs across digital and print that are clear accessible and aligned to the Ministrys identity and strategic direction. Youll work closely with teams across Manatū Taonga providing expert design advice and creating content that helps people understand complex information.

Youll bring a strong user-centred approach apply digital and print best practice and ensure our work meets NZ Government Web Standards. Youll also help embed good design and accessibility thinking across the organisation through mentoring and practical advice.

Youll actively use your design skills to support MāoriCrown relationships and be confident working with Māori design practitioners.

Kōrero mōu About you

Youre an experienced designer who can confidently step into a senior role and contribute from day one. Youre comfortable working at pace juggling priorities and switching between strategic conversations and practical delivery.

Youll bring:

• Strong experience communicating complex ideas through visual design across digital and print
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite and confidence working across multiple formats
• Sound experience with information architecture UX interaction design and user testing
• Working knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML CSS and JavaScript
• A solid understanding of digital accessibility standards including WCAG and NZ Government Web Standards
• Experience building or maintaining design systems that are consistent durable and fit for the future
• The ability to clearly explain influence and build consensus around design concepts
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine willingness to mentor others and share knowledge

You dont need to be an expert in te reo Māori or tikanga but you do need an awareness of applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi in your work.

Please download a copy of the full Position Description by clicking here

Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process so please highlight how your experience relates to the competencies listed in the position description

Me pēhea te tono How to apply

For more information about the role and how to apply please follow the online process on our Careers Website.

Applications close 5pm on Monday 27 April 2026

For enquiries about this position contact

Āheinga Eligibility
If you are not a New Zealand citizen you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Manatū Taonga. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information.

To learn more about Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture & Heritage please explore our Corporate Website ()

Required Experience:

Senior IC