Specialist - 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
- Free health and life insurance for permanent employees
- 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
- Free on-site carparking
Mō tēnei mahi | About this job
Location: Te Awamutu Hours: 37.5 hours per week Days: Monday - Friday
Tenure: Permanent
Salary: Low - $81,497 – Mid $101,871
As a Specialist – Communication & Engagement, you will:
- Provide senior-level strategic communications advice and delivery across major initiatives, change and organisational priorities
- Shape and stewarding organisational narrative, messaging and storytelling in alignment with Te Kaupapa Matua and Te Pae Tawhiti
- Identify, advise on and mitigate communications and reputational risk, including sensitive or high-profile matters
- Lead the development of integrated communications approaches across internal, external and digital channels
- Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, kaimahi and external stakeholders as a go-to communications advisor
- Strengthen engagement, consistency and capability across organisational communications
Mōu | About you
We are looking for someone who has the following:
- A Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field, with 7+ years’ experience in senior communications, PR, marketing or journalism roles
- Proven experience advising executive or senior leadership teams with confidence, courage and sound judgement
- Strong capability in managing sensitive, high-risk or complex communications in fast-paced environments
- A strategic thinker with excellent writing, storytelling and channel-planning skills
- High emotional intelligence, professionalism and the ability to operate autonomously with discretion and integrity
- A demonstrated commitment to te ao Māori, including tikanga, Te Kaupapa Matua, and growing the use and understanding of te reo Māori
As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.
Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!
If we’ve outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals, apply asap as we will close off the advertisement when we find a suitable candidate.
A position description is available on our careers website. For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz
