Communications jobs in New Zealand.

Leading media strategy · Managing issues · Building relationships

Relevant qualification and substantial experience in communications, media, journalism or related field; first-hand journalism experience; experience leading media engagement, reputation management and crisis communications; exceptional written and verbal communication; collaborative leadership; legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Leading communications · Providing strategic advice · Coaching teams

Extensive senior communications and engagement experience; tertiary qualification in communications, media or related field; strong writing and leadership skills; legally entitled to work in New Zealand or eligible for a working visa.

Preparing correspondence · Conducting research · Providing expert advice

Knowledge of OIA and Privacy Act; understanding of Corrections and Justice Sector; strategic and analytical thinking; proven prioritization and record-keeping; advanced written and oral communication.

Preparing official responses · Conducting research · Providing expert advice

Working knowledge of OIA and Privacy Act, understanding of Corrections and Justice Sector, strategic and analytical thinking, proven prioritization, advanced communication, accurate record-keeping, and confidentiality handling.

Developing communication workflows · Analyzing communication processes · Leveraging generative AI

Proven communications experience, strong process redesign and business analysis background, practical understanding of generative AI and agentic workflows, data analytics skills, and excellent stakeholder management.

Developing engagement strategies · Supporting senior leaders · Building stakeholder relationships

Significant experience in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, infrastructure, government, or commercial environments; exceptional relationship management and influencing skills; ability to work across large complex organizations.

Leading communications · Providing strategic advice · Managing team

Experience leading team work prioritisation and planning, managing multiple complex projects, strong people leadership, stakeholder engagement, strategic communications planning, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Developing communication plans · Providing strategic advice · Supporting leaders

Significant experience delivering change communications for organizational change programmes, strong stakeholder engagement, excellent written and verbal communication, ability to influence senior leaders, and experience in complex environments.

Advising communications · Managing media · Developing content

No explicit requirements stated.

Drafting communications · Creating infographics · Supporting training

NZ citizenship required; must obtain and maintain Confidential security clearance; strong written and visual communication skills; experience with Adobe Suite and Visio; portfolio of work required.

Producing digital content · Managing podcasts · Creating promotional content

2+ yrsRelevant qualification, 2+ years' experience in radio or similar media environment, strong technical skills in broadcast and audio editing platforms (Zetta, ProTools, Adobe Creative Suite), understanding of broadcasting standards, and New Zealand working rights.

Providing digital guidance · Creating and publishing content · Monitoring channel performance

2+ yrsDiploma in Web Development and Design or similar; 2+ years digital communications experience; experience with CMS and HTML; understanding of UX and web accessibility; strong collaboration and communication skills.

Developing communication strategies · Delivering high-quality content · Supporting organizational change

Tertiary qualification in communications, public relations or related discipline; significant experience delivering communications strategies, campaigns and projects; exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills; strong cultural capability with Māori.

Writing news copy · Broadcasting live · Developing contacts

1+ yrJournalism qualification with at least one year of experience preferred; ability to write succinct copy, broadcast live, work weekends and shifts, and establish contacts.

Directing live broadcasts · Coordinating production crew · Managing timing and content

4+ yrsMinimum 4 years broadcasting experience, live television directing or multi-camera production, strong computer literacy, ability to work 24/7 roster including days, nights, weekends, and public holidays, and must be at least 18 years old.

Developing communication strategies · Managing reputational risk · Coaching leaders

Extensive internal communications experience, ideally in Crown entities; experience managing sensitive external communications and crisis situations; strong writing and editing skills; respect for tikanga Māori and te reo Māori; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Developing communications strategies · Managing media engagement · Providing communications advice

Relevant tertiary qualification in media, communications, or related field desirable; proven strategic communications leadership; strong understanding of NZ media landscape; legal right to work in NZ; pre-employment checks including Ministry of Justice check.

Providing strategic advice · Managing reputational issues · Supporting change communications

Experience developing and executing communications strategies, managing change communications, strong knowledge of communications principles, understanding of government structures, ability to interpret data, and legal right to work in New Zealand.

Leading team · Delivering communications · Managing projects

Significant experience leading communications and stakeholder engagement strategy; proven people leadership; strong relationship management; exceptional communication; tertiary qualification in communications or related field or equivalent experience; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Developing communication strategies · Creating content · Supporting stakeholder engagement

Proven experience in communications, engagement, public relations, journalism or related field; strong writing and stakeholder skills; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; must meet NZDF security clearance citizenship and residency criteria.

Providing strategic advice · Creating communication plans · Creating content

Proven experience in strategic communications planning, excellent writing and editing, strong stakeholder engagement, ability to manage multiple projects, and confidence using various communication channels and emerging tools.

Delivering communications plans · Managing media inquiries · Supporting media relations

Proven experience in communications or PR, delivering communications strategy and reputational advice; experience advising senior managers and working with media; relevant tertiary qualification in communications, public relations or related field.

Developing communications · Providing media support · Building relationships

Exceptional writing skills, strong communications/media/digital experience, ability to manage competing priorities, based in Wellington with full-time permanent working rights in NZ.

Setting external strategy · Leading team · Managing relationships

Proven experience building high-trust relationships with regulators, officials, industry leaders and media; deep regulatory and policy literacy; strong communication and storytelling; calm under pressure; lead distributed senior team.

Leading communications · Providing strategic advice · Coaching team members

Extensive experience in strategic communications and engagement; exceptional writing; trusted judgement; strong stakeholder engagement; advanced communications expertise; must be based in Wellington with full-time permanent working rights in NZ.

Advising executives · Improving processes · Coaching colleagues

Experienced strategic adviser with strong analytical, political, organisational, writing, presentation, relationship-building, and influencing skills in a complex environment; Microsoft 365 and AI-enabled productivity tool proficiency required.

Leading communications · Coaching professionals · Managing reputation

Significant strategic communications, media relations, business partnering, or public relations experience; proven people leadership; reputational issues management; stakeholder engagement; and knowledge of New Zealand media, AI, Te Ao Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Leading engagement · Organising events · Advising leaders

Solid community engagement experience, large-scale project experience, strong relationship-building and influencing skills, strategic planning ability, complex information interpretation, and a full clean driver's license.