Advisor – Communications & Engagement

Mō mātou | About us

As a proudly kaupapa Māori tertiary educator, ‘tauira success’ is our mission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Our kaimahi enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support the wellbeing of them and their whānau

• Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the holiday season
• An awesome wellness programme that offers free events and services to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Flexible work arrangements and work-from-home up to two days per week.
• Free on-site carparking.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

The primary purpose of the Advisor – Communications & Engagement is to develop professional and engaging content that effectively promotes Te Wānanga o Aotearoa to external audiences.

Role: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Days: Monday – Friday
Location: Te Awamutu (the location can be flexible for the right applicant)
Salary: $72,490 - $99,674

Your key focus areas will include:

• Produce, edit and review copy, stories and communication plans for use in internal and external campaigns
• Identify and successfully pitch stories about TWoA tauira, graduates and kaiako to media and news publications
• Identify and successfully pitch stories to employer groups, industry and sector organisations
• Produce and edit copy, stories and images for the annual report and other corporate campaigns
• Facilitate interviews, speech writing and photography to support publicity and event requirements
• Work with the creative and marketing teams to develop ideas for campaigns including social media, videos, podcasts and other advertising.

Moū | About you

• Degree in Communications or Journalism or related qualification
• Proven public relations or journalism experience
• Proven experience working in a complex and busy communications team
• Proven experience dealing with media and stakeholders
• Advanced written and interpersonal communication skills
• Advanced copywriting and storytelling skills for print and digital channels
• Full NZ Drivers Licence (Class 1)

Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!

If we’ve outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a truly values-driven workplace that appeals, apply today as we may close applications early if we secure a suitable shortlist.

A position description is available on our careers website.  For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz

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