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.

  • Communications26 days ago

    Engagement Manager

    Rotorua Lakes Council · 201-1000 employees

    A local council providing building inspection and compliance services for the Rotorua community.

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Managing engagement teams · Leading engagement programmes · Overseeing statutory consultations

    Senior management experience in a large, complex or politically sensitive environment; experience leading engagement, consultation or stakeholder relationship programmes in a complex environment; knowledge of engagement principles, IAP2 frameworks and consultation best practice; experience building relationships with iwi and hapū; knowledge of tikanga Māori; understanding of the Local Government Act and statutory consultation requirements

  • Communications26 days ago

    Internal Communications Manager

    RHCNZ Medical Imaging

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeSenior

    Shaping leadership messages · Leading change communications · Managing internal channels

    Several years of internal communications experience; experience guiding leaders through complex or regulated territory; experience building engagement, recognition or culture-building initiatives; confidence with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams and Canva

  • Communications26 days ago

    Communications Partner

    Rotorua Lakes Council · 201-1000 employees

    A local council providing building inspection and compliance services for the Rotorua community.

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    Full timeSenior

    Developing communications plans · Managing media enquiries · Advising senior leaders

    Significant communications experience in a large, complex or politically sensitive environment; demonstrated respect for tikanga Māori, te reo Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi

  • Communications26 days ago

    PR Account Director

    Sling & Stone · 51-200 employees

    A communications and marketing agency that helps challenger and visionary brands share their stories.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Providing strategic counsel · Leading account teams · Managing client budgets

    7+ yrs7+ years public relations experience with B2B or consumer focus; proven team leadership and people management; experience managing accounts, budgets, and client needs; strong strategic and critical thinking skills.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Communications26 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractEntry level

    Reviewing AI translations · Correcting translation errors · Enhancing translated fluency

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

  • Communications26 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractEntry level

    Reviewing AI translations · Correcting translation errors · Improving translated readability

    2+ yrsTranslation degree or equivalent translation training; or graduate degree in another field plus two years of comprehensive professional translation experience; or five years of comprehensive professional translation experience

  • Communications26 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractEntry level

    Reviewing AI translations · Correcting translation errors · Comparing source texts

    2+ yrsA translation degree or equivalent with significant translation training; or a graduate or higher degree in another field plus two years of professional translation experience; or five years of professional translation experience

  • Communications27 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractEntry level

    Reviewing AI translations · Correcting mistranslated content · Improving fluency and readability

    2+ yrsA degree in Translation or equivalent degree 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

  • Communications27 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractEntry level

    Translating academic manuscripts · Applying technical expertise · Supporting research publication

    2+ yrsTranslation degree; or graduate degree in another field and 2 years of comprehensive professional translation experience; or 5 years of comprehensive professional translation experience

  • Communications27 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractEntry level

    Reviewing AI-generated translations · Correcting mistranslated content · Improving fluency and readability

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

  • Communications27 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractEntry level

    Reviewing AI translations · Correcting translation errors · Comparing source texts

    2+ yrsTranslation degree with significant translation training; graduate degree plus 2 years of professional translation experience; or 5 years of professional translation experience

  • Communications27 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractEntry level

    Reviewing AI translations · Correcting translation errors · Enhancing text fluency

    2+ yrsTranslation degree or equivalent with significant translation training from a recognized institution; or graduate degree in another field plus 2 years of professional translation experience; or 5 years of professional translation experience

  • Communications27 days ago
    Auckland
    ContractEntry level

    Translating academic manuscripts · Applying subject-area expertise · Supporting scientific publication

    2+ yrsTranslation degree or equivalent 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

  • Communications27 days ago

    Digital Communications Advisor

    Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) · 1001-5000 employees

    A farmer-owned co-operative supporting herd improvement in New Zealand's dairy sector for over 115 years.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Creating digital content · Filming video content · Developing communications

    3+ yrsTertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related discipline; at least three years' experience in a communications, public relations, media or content-focused role

    Generous leave
  • Communications27 days ago

    Lead Communications Advisor

    Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading communications planning · Developing communications content · Building stakeholder relationships

    Communications and media advisory experience; experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders and decision-makers

    Generous leave
  • Communications27 days ago

    Public Relations Executive

    Tourism New Zealand · 51-200 employees

    A crown entity that promotes New Zealand as a visitor destination through marketing and partnerships.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeMid level

    Delivering PR campaigns · Developing media materials · Coordinating media visits

    3+ yrsMinimum 3 years PR or communications experience; relevant qualification in PR, marketing, or communications; strong writing and media relations skills; full New Zealand driver licence; right to live and work in New Zealand; domestic travel required.

  • Communications30 days ago
    New Zealand
    Part time

    Assessing submitted manuscripts · Evaluating peer-review reports · Issuing editorial decisions

    3+ yrsMD/PhD in Gastroenterology; 3–5 years' research experience; 3–5 publications in the last 5 years, including at least 2 in the last 2 years; first or last author; primarily English publications; currently involved in research, academia, or clinical practice

  • Communications30 days ago
    New Zealand
    Part time

    Assessing submitted manuscripts · Evaluating peer-review reports · Issuing editorial decisions

    3+ yrsPhD in History; currently involved in research, academia, or clinical practice; at least 3 publications in the last 5 years, including 2 in the last 2 years; publications primarily in English; first or last author

  • Communications30 days ago

    Strategic Communications Lead Healthy Families

    Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Overseeing communications delivery · Telling impact stories · Providing strategic guidance

  • Communications30 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    $85k-$110k a yearFull timeManages people

    Driving communications strategy · Managing media relationships · Overseeing marketing campaigns

    Substantial senior-level communications or public relations experience

  • Communications30 days ago

    Communications Specialist

    Air New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    An airline that connects people across Aotearoa and the world, with technical operations keeping aircraft safe and reliable.

    Auckland
    Full timeMid level

    Building media relationships · Advising senior leaders · Developing communications

  • Communications30 days ago

    Senior Advisor, Media

    ACC New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A trusted organization providing care, supporting recovery, and promoting injury prevention in New Zealand.

    Wellington
    $101.3k-$143.0k a yearFull timeSenior

    Developing media strategies · Building journalist relationships · Advising senior leaders

    Significant experience in media relations, communications, public relations or journalism; experience developing and delivering proactive media strategies and campaigns; New Zealand work rights

    Retirement savings
  • Communications30 days ago
    Auckland
    Temporary

    Presenting classical music programmes · Introducing music and artists · Researching music information

    Retirement savings

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?

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Communications jobs in New Zealand: 173 open roles | SmartCVs