Straight from employers' career sites

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.

  • Communications13 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Writing setup instructions · Checking terminology and steps · Revising technical guides

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; ability to explain technical processes in plain, structured language; ability to apply supplied guidance and flag unclear details; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Communications13 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Editing content · Reordering information · Checking claims

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; able to improve content and identify information gaps

  • Communications13 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Writing setup documentation · Turning source material into instructions · Checking steps against supplied information

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; ability to explain technical processes clearly; ability to check content for accuracy; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Communications13 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Editing English drafts · Applying approved changes · Checking edited text

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to identify wording improvements and apply editing instructions without changing intended meaning; reliable high-speed internet; suitable home-working setup

  • Communications13 days ago

    Corporate Affairs Consultant

    Momentum Consulting Group

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Advising senior stakeholders · Delivering communications programmes · Developing messaging narratives

    7+ yrs7-9 years' experience in corporate affairs, strategic communications, public affairs or a related discipline; a degree in Communications, Politics, Journalism, Business, International Relations or a related field

  • Communications13 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Correcting grammar and usage · Applying editorial style · Checking document consistency

    Must be at least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to correct language and style without changing intended meaning; able to apply editorial rules consistently; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Communications13 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Preparing drafts · Tracking requested edits · Organizing reference materials

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to organize short English documents and notes; able to follow an editorial checklist and track changes; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; must reside in an eligible country

  • Communications13 days ago
    Invercargill, Southland
    Full time

    Creating communications content · Supporting internal communications · Developing communication plans

    Current New Zealand work rights

    Generous leave
  • Communications13 days ago

    Internal Communications Manager

    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 timeSeniorManages people

    Leading internal communications · Supporting cultural transformation · Managing community relations

    5+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, English or related field; 5-6+ years communications experience including 3 in internal communications; community engagement experience; SharePoint proficiency; strong writing, editing, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Communications14 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Writing setup instructions · Checking terminology and steps · Revising technical guides

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to explain technical processes in plain, structured language; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; must reside in an eligible country

  • Communications14 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Drafting English text · Revising drafts · Organizing version notes

    At least 18 years old; reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States; communicate in English; draft clear English sentences; revise short drafts using written feedback; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Communications14 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Preparing writing outlines · Checking draft coverage · Recording requested revisions

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to organize ideas and notes for a short English writing task; able to follow a writing brief and record feedback accurately; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Communications14 days ago
    Warkworth, Auckland
    TemporarySenior

    Educating boaties and visitors · Explaining pest prevention · Engaging waterfront communities

    Valid driver licence; reliable personal transport; dependable smartphone; secondary school qualification or NCEA equivalent; based in or near Warkworth

  • Communications14 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Preparing drafts · Tracking requested edits · Organizing reference materials

    Must be at least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to organize short English documents and related notes; able to follow an editorial checklist and track requested changes; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Communications15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Preparing drafts for review · Tracking requested edits · Organizing reference materials

    Must reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, or the US; at least 18; able to communicate in English; able to organize short English documents and notes; able to follow an editorial checklist; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Communications15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Editing content · Reordering information · Checking claims against sources

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; ability to improve content for accuracy, structure, and audience relevance; ability to identify information gaps and shape a useful sequence; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Communications15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Writing setup documentation · Turning source material into instructions · Checking steps against supplied information

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to explain technical processes in plain, structured language; able to check instructions and reference content for accuracy; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Communications15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Editing English drafts · Applying approved changes · Checking edited text

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to identify wording improvements in short English drafts and apply instructions without changing intended meaning; reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup

  • Communications15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Proofreading English text · Checking drafts against sources · Marking uncertain corrections

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to identify common English spelling and punctuation issues and carefully check short drafts; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Communications15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Proofreading final copy · Checking formatting consistency · Comparing corrections with sources

    Must be at least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to spot language and formatting errors; able to compare proofs with source material and control late changes; reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup

  • Communications15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Preparing writing outlines · Checking draft coverage · Recording requested revisions

    At least 18; able to communicate in English; able to organize notes and follow writing briefs; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home setup; resident in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK or US

  • Communications15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Writing setup instructions · Creating reference entries · Checking terminology and steps

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; currently reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States; high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; ability to explain technical processes clearly and apply supplied guidance

  • Communications15 days ago

    Communications and Engagement Lead

    Waimakariri District Council

    Rangiora, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Leading communications teams · Advising on communications · Engaging with communities

    Experience in communications and engagement; people leadership experience

  • Communications16 days ago

    Senior Media and External Communications Advisor | Auckland or Wellington

    KiwiRail · 1001-5000 employees

    A rail and shipping company connecting New Zealand through sustainable services.

    Auckland+1 more
    HybridPart timeContractSenior

    Developing communications plans · Building media relationships · Preparing media releases

    Strong communications, media relations, and PR experience; experience developing strategies and plans; excellent writing; proven OIA request processing; tertiary qualification in journalism/communications or equivalent; public service experience valuable.

    Four-day weekRetirement savings
  • Communications16 days ago

    Senior Engagement Advisor

    Nelson City Council

    Nelson
    Full time

    Designing engagement processes · Leading sensitive projects · Mentoring engagement advisors

    Proven community engagement experience; experience leading complex or sensitive projects; knowledge of IAP2 and Local Government Act consultation requirements; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

    Generous leave
  • Communications16 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Developing communication plans · Creating audience content · Monitoring engagement performance

    Experience in communications, public relations, marketing communications or a similar advisory role

    Generous leave
  • Communications16 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeEntry level

    Developing communications collateral · Managing project enquiries · Coordinating stakeholder events

    3+ yrsAround 3 years' experience in communications

  • Communications16 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Proofreading English text · Checking drafts against sources · Marking uncertain corrections

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to identify common English spelling and punctuation issues; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Communications16 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Preparing assigned drafts · Tracking requested edits · Organizing reference materials

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to organize short English documents and notes; able to follow an editorial checklist and track changes; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Communications16 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Writing setup instructions · Checking terminology and steps · Revising technical guides

    At least 18; able to communicate in English; ability to explain technical processes clearly and apply supplied guidance; high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; currently reside in an eligible country

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.

How do I write a CV for communications jobs in New Zealand?

Keep it to two pages, leave off your photo and date of birth, and use the job ad's own words for your skills. Our New Zealand CV format guide covers every convention, with a free template.

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Communications jobs in New Zealand: 173 open roles | SmartCVs