Emma Murphy Email & Phone Number

Wellington, NZ

Wellington, New Zealand

• Developed and delivered complex, high-value business cases for establishing a new biosecurity laboratory, contributing to New Zealand's resilience and forward-looking initiatives.
• Successfully secured significant programme funding through Budget Bids in a fiscally tight environment, managing a programme exceeding $700M.
• Led the programme through successful Treasury Gateway Reviews, ensuring alignment with government expectations and rigorous scrutiny.
• Provided strategic advice… Show more
• Provided strategic advice to senior executives, drafted Cabinet papers, and managed ministerial engagements, building support and securing approvals.
• Facilitated iwi engagement to honour Treaty obligations alongside managing stakeholder relationships with industry and government bodies.

Wellington, New Zealand

• Led a comms team of four in developing and executing public consultation processes to protect Hector’s and Māui dolphins through closures and restrictions.
• Provided comms support for fishers on implementing cameras on fishing boats.
• Supported developing a fisher wellbeing programme, offering free and confidential services led by an industry expert to assist those affected by regulatory changes.
• Assisted in creating new legislation surrounding compensation for fishers whose… Show more
• Assisted in creating new legislation surrounding compensation for fishers whose businesses were impacted by a raft of fishing area closures.
• Crafted media responses, handled Official Information Act (OIA) requests, and provided face-to-face advice to Ministers during the Cabinet process.

Wellington, New Zealand

• Led the communications strategy for a significant IT infrastructure rollout to 4,500 staff, primarily Social Workers, enhancing the Ministry’s operational efficiency.
• Acted as a liaison between technical experts and frontline staff, ensuring clear communication and understanding of the system changes.
• Designed and delivered comprehensive communications materials to facilitate a smooth transition to the new IT platform.
• Established key relationships across the Ministry to ensure… Show more
• Established key relationships across the Ministry to ensure a collaborative, no-surprises approach to the rollout. Show less

Wellington, New Zealand

• Immigration New Zealand (INZ), part of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, administers immigration laws to support New Zealand’s economic growth and international relationships.
• Held a permanent position as a Senior Advisor in a high-pressure, media-focused environment, later seconded to Principal Advisor.
• Provided trusted communications guidance across the organisation, partner agencies, and Ministerial offices, addressing media queries and emerging… Show more
• Provided trusted communications guidance across the organisation, partner agencies, and Ministerial offices, addressing media queries and emerging issues.
• Crafted media responses, press releases, speech notes, and communication plans under tight deadlines.
• Effectively handled high-profile media queries, ensuring accurate and positive responses.

Wellington, New Zealand

• Led communications efforts for the Better Public Services Result 9 programme, aimed at reducing government compliance costs for businesses by 25% by 2017.
• Supported this cross-agency initiative through strategic, customer-focused communications, promoting collaboration across government departments.
• Developed the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) strategy and implemented the plan to streamline business-government interactions.
• Created a comprehensive Communications Toolkit for… Show more
• Created a comprehensive Communications Toolkit for programme leaders to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Managed Ministerial communications, including speeches, correspondence, and media support.

Wellington, New Zealand

• Provided communications support for internal and external projects.
• Edited intranet news aligning with the agency’s strategic goals.
• Developed and implemented stakeholder engagement plans.
• Collaborated with project leads to align communications with objectives.
• Produced high-quality communications for diverse audiences.

Wellington, New Zealand

• Co-founded a PR firm focused on music and popular culture, promoting artists, labels, and events.
• Secured high-profile media coverage, including BBC channels, BBC radio, and The Guardian.
• Managed social media channels (Facebook, Twitter) and engaged with key music industry figures through blogs and networking.
• Built a wide network of contacts within the music industry and youth culture.
• Monitored music trends, identifying new bands and emerging talent.

Wellington, New Zealand

• Supported families of children with cancer, guiding diagnosis, benefits, grants, and emotional support.
• Coordinated community activities with local businesses.
• Managed the publication of self-help books for young patients and siblings.
• Completed Samaritan's training in handling difficult situations.
• Cultivated a passion for helping those facing life’s challenges.