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Communications jobs in New Zealand.

173 open roles, 36 posted this week, most paying $113k to $146k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Communications2 days ago

    Specialist Advisor Extension Resource Development

    Ministry for Primary Industries · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry partnering with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

    Wellington
    $121.8k-$142.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractMid level

    Leading communications planning · Developing extension resources · Managing digital content

    Relevant tertiary qualification in communications, marketing, engagement, journalism, public relations, extension, agricultural science or related discipline, or equivalent senior-level experience; significant experience in publications, digital content, campaigns, and project management; strong primary sector knowledge; right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Communications2 days ago

    Specialist Advisor Extension Resource Development

    Ministry for Primary Industries · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $121.8k-$142.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractSenior

    Leading communications planning · Coordinating publications · Managing digital content

    Relevant tertiary qualification in communications, marketing, engagement, journalism, public relations, extension, agricultural science or related discipline, or equivalent senior-level experience; significant experience in publications, digital content, campaigns, and project management; strong primary sector knowledge; right to work in New Zealand.

  • Communications2 days ago

    Senior Adviser, Enterprise Engagement

    NZ Commerce Commission · 201-1000 employees

    Aotearoa New Zealand's competition, fair trading and economic regulatory agency.

    Auckland+1 more
    $117.6k-$159.1k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Leading stakeholder engagement · Delivering events · Building relationships

    Experience developing and delivering stakeholder engagement programmes or corporate events; strong relationship management, planning, project management, communication, judgement, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

    Retirement savings
  • Communications2 days ago

    Design and Communications Coordinator

    Kristin School · 201-1000 employees

    An independent co-educational school providing a superior all-round education from Early Learning to Year 13.

    Albany, Auckland
    $34.00-$35.00 an hourOnsitePart timeMid level

    Coordinating sports events · Managing communications · Maintaining student data

    Proven experience in sports administration or events coordination; proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace; current full New Zealand driver's licence; valid Comprehensive First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain; safety check per Children's Act 2014.

    Generous leave
  • Communications2 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractEntry level

    Reviewing AI translations · Correcting mistranslated content · Improving translated fluency

    2+ yrsTranslation degree or equivalent with significant translation training; or graduate degree in another field and two years of professional translation experience; or five years of professional translation experience

  • Communications2 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractEntry level

    Reviewing AI translations · Correcting mistranslated content · Improving translation fluency

    2+ yrsA Translation degree or equivalent with significant translation training; or a graduate degree in another field and 2 years of professional translation experience; or 5 years of professional translation experience

  • Communications2 days ago

    ZM Digital Producer - Fletch Vaughan and Hayley

    New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)

    Auckland
    Full time

    Producing content · Coordinating guests · Creating digital content

    relevant qualification; good understanding of broadcasting standards; strong understanding of social media and digital content; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Protools; audio editing skills

  • Communications3 days ago

    Chief Communications Officer

    Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand government ministry that creates a resilient and high-performing economy, including managing immigration.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading communications strategy · Advising senior leadership · Managing stakeholder engagement

    Significant executive leadership experience in communications, corporate affairs, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement within a large complex environment.

  • Communications2 days ago

    Senior Communications Advisor

    Tiaki Wai · 201-1000 employees

    A council-owned organisation managing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across the Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Leading communications initiatives · Providing strategic advice · Building stakeholder relationships

    High level of experience in strategic communications and engagement, tertiary qualification in communications or relevant industry experience, proven track record in corporate communications or public affairs, excellent writing and editing skills, experience advising senior leaders.

    Generous leave
  • Communications4 days ago

    Principal Advisor, Workforce Channels

    Ministry of Education · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $120.2k-$145.6k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Developing communication strategies · Delivering content strategy · Providing media advice

    Proven experience in strategic communications, media, or public relations; strong storytelling and content management; collaborative mindset; ability to manage multiple deadlines; adherence to Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Communications4 days ago
    New Zealand
    Full time

    Translating contextual sentences · Using surrounding context · Improving AI translations

    Native speaker of the target language; C2 proficiency in the source language; degree in Humanities, Translation and Interpreting, or a related field, and/or relevant professional translation experience

  • Communications4 days ago
    New Zealand
    Full time

    Translating general content · Post-editing machine translations · Working on OneForma platform

    1+ yrNative-level proficiency in the target language; excellent command of the source language; at least 1 year of translation/localization experience

  • Communications4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Supporting community initiatives · Engaging volunteer developers · Writing community content

    experience with developer tools and open source projects; a public record of accomplishments; experience working with open source communities; experience in technical program management; interest and experience in some listed technical areas

  • Communications4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Creating documentation · Supporting team contributions · Engaging user communities

    BSc/BA degree or equivalent; experience in software development contexts; familiarity with Linux, the command line, Git, Sphinx and reStructuredText; able to travel twice a year for up to two weeks

  • Communications4 days ago

    Broadcast Channels Operator Team Leader

    Entain Australia & New Zealand

    Auckland
    $85k-$100k a yearFull timeManages people

    Leading broadcast operators · Coordinating broadcast channels · Creating team rosters

    At least 18 years old; formal people-leadership experience; live broadcasting, broadcast channel operations or similar control-room experience; broadcast workflow knowledge; roster, shift coverage or leave-arrangement experience; training, procedure or operational-documentation experience

    Generous leave
  • Communications3 days ago

    Producer, Early Edition with Lisette Reymer

    NZME · 1001-5000 employees

    A media company connecting audiences and businesses through storytelling, journalism, and advertising.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Producing live radio · Securing guests · Shaping news stories

    Previous radio producing experience essential; background in journalism, news or current affairs; strong editorial judgement; ability to work under pressure in live radio; must confirm working rights in New Zealand.

  • Communications4 days ago

    Principal Advisor, Communications

    Ministry of Education · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $120.2k-$145.6k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractSenior

    Developing communications strategy · Establishing communication channels · Translating technical information

    Significant experience in strategic, internal or change communications; proven ability to translate technical information; experience establishing communications channels and governance; adherence to Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

    Retirement savings
  • Communications4 days ago

    Multiskilled MCR Operator

    Entain Australia & New Zealand

    Auckland
    Full time

    Preparing transmission schedules · Capturing media content · Monitoring broadcast circuits

    Experience in broadcasting, media operations, transmission or a related technical environment

    Generous leave
  • Communications4 days ago

    Programme Communications Lead

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    ContractSenior

    Leading communications strategy · Analysing stakeholder requirements · Developing communications collateral

    Strong strategic communications experience; experience developing and delivering strategies for large, complex programmes; stakeholder mapping and engagement planning; experience translating technical information into accessible plain language; knowledge of disability models and inclusive communications

  • Communications5 days ago
    Auckland
    Contract

    Developing change frameworks · Leading change planning · Strengthening internal communications

    Experience leading organisational change; internal communications experience, including strategy development and delivery; eligible to work in New Zealand or hold New Zealand permanent residency or citizenship

  • Communications6 days ago

    Journalist

    Key Media · 201-1000 employees

    A global B2B media company connecting professionals across multiple industries with award-winning content and events.

    New Zealand
    RemoteFull timeMid level

    Writing news · Conducting interviews · Building networks

    Proven journalism experience, strong interviewing skills, knowledge of New Zealand business, self-motivated, deadline-driven, excellent writing, comfortable with technology, based in New Zealand with right to work.

    Generous leave
  • Communications6 days ago

    Communications Manager - Fixed-Term

    Auckland Airport · 201-1000 employees

    A gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers and connecting businesses, with a focus on safe and reliable airport operations.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeContractMid level

    Developing communications · Managing reputational risks · Engaging stakeholders

    Significant experience in corporate communications, public relations, or media relations; exceptional written and verbal communication; strong stakeholder management; experience in crisis communications and issues management; media engagement and spokesperson experience.

  • Communications5 days ago

    Principal Advisor, Enterprise Communications

    New Zealand Transport Agency · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Auckland+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading communications · Delivering engagement · Advising senior leaders

    Experience leading strategic communications in a large complex organisation; proven ability to develop integrated strategies; excellent writing and editing; strong stakeholder engagement; relevant tertiary qualification; legal right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Communications5 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractEntry level

    Assessing generated language · Comparing paired responses · Recording ratings and flags

    Must currently reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the US; confident spoken English and clear written communication; ability to evaluate nuanced English and apply language criteria; computer, reliable internet, headphones and quiet space; ability to rate and explain without AI tools

  • Communications5 days ago

    Communications Manager - Fixed-Term

    Auckland Airport · 201-1000 employees

    A gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers and connecting businesses, with a focus on safe and reliable airport operations.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Developing communications · Advising senior leaders · Managing reputational risks

    Significant experience in corporate communications, public relations or media relations within a complex organisation; experience managing reputational issues and advising senior leaders; experience in crisis communications and issues management; media engagement experience including spokesperson responsibilities

  • Communications5 days ago

    Advisor Catchment

    Greater Wellington

    Wellington
    $90k-$100k a yearFull time

    Organising advisory group meetings · Supporting catchment groups · Identifying emerging issues

    Eligibility to work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Communications5 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractEntry level

    Checking generated language · Comparing paired responses · Explaining response differences

    Residence in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK or US; spoken and written English; computer, internet, headphones and quiet space for voice tasks; ability to evaluate language without AI tools.

  • Communications5 days ago

    Principal Advisor, Enterprise Communications

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading strategic communications · Developing compelling narratives · Managing communications risk

    Legal right to live and work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Communications5 days ago

    Journalist (Sport)

    Stuff · 201-1000 employees

    A media company connecting New Zealanders with trusted journalism and digital content.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Reporting live sport · Live blogging major events · Writing sports analysis

    Newsroom or reporting experience; accurate digital writing; ability to file quickly on deadline; willingness to work across video, audio and social; knowledge of media law and journalistic ethics

About communications jobs in New Zealand

There are 173 roles open for communications jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 36 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 99 full time, 11 part time and 6 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $113k to $146k a year.

Most are in Auckland (48), Wellington (26) and Canterbury (9).

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How many communications jobs in New Zealand are there right now?

There are 173 roles open for communications jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 36 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do communications jobs in New Zealand pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most communications jobs in New Zealand pay $113k to $146k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.

Where are most communications jobs in New Zealand?

Right now, most are in Auckland (48), Wellington (26) and Canterbury (9). Open a region to see its communications jobs.

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Communications jobs in New Zealand: 173 open roles | SmartCVs