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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.
Editing English drafts · Applying approved changes · Checking edited text
Must reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States; be at least 18; communicate in English; have high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup; identify wording improvements and follow editing instructions
Hired
Proofreading final copy · Checking formatting consistency · Comparing proofs with sources
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; reliable high-speed internet; suitable home-working setup; must reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States
Writing documentation · Turning source material into instructions · Checking guidance for accuracy
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; reliable high-speed internet; suitable home-working setup; able to explain technical processes in plain, structured language; able to check instructions and reference content for accuracy
The University of Waikato
Engaging stakeholders · Managing partnerships · Developing communications
background in communications, business, or management; hands-on experience managing stakeholder relationships and crafting content; legal right to live and work in NZ
TELUS Digital AI Community
Developing question-and-answer pairs · Providing detailed solutions · Refining content collaboratively
Doctorate/PhD in Business Writing; strong English writing proficiency; pass a subject-specific qualification exam; complete ID verification
Ko Taku Reo – Deaf Education New Zealand
Interpreting in varied contexts · Translating between languages · Editing videos
Qualified NZSL Interpreter; legally entitled to work in New Zealand
Deloitte
Researching AI developments · Creating executive briefings · Developing learning resources
3+ yrsStrong technical foundation in AI, data science, computer science, software engineering, cybersecurity or another engineering discipline; relevant tertiary qualification or substantial professional experience in a technical role; 3–5 years of relevant experience
Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Developing communications strategies · Managing stakeholder engagement · Creating communications materials
7+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification in PR, communications, journalism or marketing; 7-10 years senior communications experience including public sector; demonstrated strategy development; excellent written and verbal communication; understanding of public sector machinery.
School Jobs
Providing interpretation services · Translating between NZSL and English · Editing videos
Qualified NZSL Interpreter; legally entitled to work in New Zealand
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
Leading communications delivery · Developing communication materials · Building team capability
communications leadership experience; people leadership capability; understanding of Te Ao Māori, Te Reo Māori and tikanga; knowledge of court and tribunal environments
ZURU · 1001-5000 employees
A global company disrupting industries through radical innovation and automation across toys, consumer goods, and construction.
Writing global packaging copy · Developing brand guidelines · Leading a writers team
10+ yrsMinimum 10 years’ experience in communications, copywriting or editing; experience owning brand voice across a portfolio; experience managing, mentoring and developing writers
New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)
Covering court proceedings · Producing multimedia journalism · Holding lawmakers accountable
2+ yrsJournalism qualification; at least 2 years of newsroom experience
Ministry of Health New Zealand
Developing communications · Advising senior leaders · Monitoring communications effectiveness
Relevant qualification or proven experience delivering high-quality communications in a complex environment
Xero · 5001+ employees
A global software company providing cloud-based accounting tools for small businesses.
Delivering communications campaigns · Advising executive leaders · Managing reputation
Experience crafting strategic regional communications programs; media relations experience across New Zealand; experience advising senior regional leaders and executive stakeholders
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise · 1001-5000 employees
A government agency helping New Zealand companies grow internationally.
Building government relationships · Resolving exporter issues · Coordinating policy input
Experience working within or alongside the New Zealand public sector; understanding of New Zealand’s trade and economic landscape; ability to obtain a Confidential security clearance, including a five-year checkable background
Momentum Consulting Group
Developing PR plans · Coordinating vendors · Supporting PR activity
Solid Consumer PR experience
Porirua City Council
Creating written material · Supporting internal communications · Working on intranet rollout
Several years’ experience as a communications advisor; strong writing, editing and oral communication skills; experience producing content across channels and platforms; experience communicating with diverse audiences; digital skills
ICON plc
Developing medical content · Interpreting clinical data · Reviewing junior writers’ work
3+ yrsAdvanced degree; 3–5 years’ high-level content development experience; proven high-level writing support; proficiency with ICMJE and GPP guidelines; command of English
DataAnnotation
Assessing translations · Ranking model output · Rewriting German text
Native or near-native German fluency; clear written English
Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees
A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.
Leading publishing projects · Managing budgets and contracts · Promoting published content
7+ yrs7+ years' experience in book publishing; relevant tertiary qualification in publishing, communications, media, library and information studies, or a related discipline
DataAnnotation
Reviewing model outputs · Identifying translation errors · Writing improved answers
Professional experience in languages or a closely related field; clear written English
New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)
Scheduling music logs · Writing station imaging · Supporting broadcast programming
Cactus Communications
Reviewing AI translations · Correcting mistranslated content · Enhancing translation fluency
2+ yrsA degree in Translation or equivalent with significant translation training; or a graduate degree in another field plus two years of professional translation experience; or five years of professional translation experience
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Providing communications advice · Creating engaging content · Building stakeholder relationships
Experience in communications, engagement, public relations or a related field; tertiary qualification in communications or a related discipline; legal right to live and work in New Zealand
DataAnnotation
Evaluating translations · Rating model output · Rewriting Turkish text
Native or near-native fluency in Turkish; clear written English
Cactus Communications
Reviewing AI translations · Correcting terminology · Improving translated text
2+ yrsdegree in Translation or equivalent degree with significant translation training; or graduate degree in another field and two years of comprehensive professional translation experience; or five years of comprehensive professional translation experience
Cactus Communications
Reviewing AI translations · Correcting mistranslated content · Improving translation fluency
2+ yrsA degree in Translation or equivalent with significant translation training; or a graduate degree in another field and two years of professional translation experience; or five years of professional translation experience
Cactus Communications
Reviewing AI translations · Correcting terminology · Improving translated text
2+ yrsA degree in Translation or equivalent with significant translation training; a graduate degree in another field plus two years of professional translation experience; or five years of professional translation experience
Cactus Communications
Reviewing AI translations · Correcting terminology · Improving translated readability
2+ yrsTranslation degree or equivalent with significant translation training; graduate degree in another field and two years of professional translation experience; or five years of professional translation experience
Cactus Communications
Reviewing AI translations · Correcting mistranslated content · Improving translation fluency
2+ yrsA degree in Translation or an equivalent degree with significant translation training; or a graduate or higher degree in another field plus two years of comprehensive professional translation experience; or five years of comprehensive professional translation experience
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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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.
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.
Right now, most are in Auckland (48), Wellington (26) and Canterbury (9). Open a region to see its communications jobs.
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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