Adviser Communications

%3Cp style=%22font-family:Times New Roman;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060d87;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cimg src=%22https://www.otago.ac.nz/assets/humanresources/documents/Campus2026.jpg%22 alt=%22%22 width=%22850%22 height=%22345%22%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Times New Roman;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#f4b142;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E_%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECOMMUNICATION SERVICES | RATONGA PĀRONGORONGO%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT DIVISION | TE RINGA TORO%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWho we are | Ko wai mātou%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3ERanked within the top 1% of universities in the world, the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has a strong teaching and research tradition and a well-established national and international reputation. We recognise that staff are the key to our success.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThe Communications Advisory Service is part of the University’s Communications Services. Our members are highly experienced communicators from a range of backgrounds with a strong and positive team culture. We’re always busy, telling great stories and supporting our inspiring staff and students as they learn, teach and research.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EOur purpose is to connect the University, internally and externally. We use a range of tools and channels to provide information to our audiences which enhances and protects the University’s reputation, raises its profile, and attracts quality students and external funding.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe role | Te mahi%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EReporting directly to the Team Leader, Divisional Communications, but embedded within a client portfolio, Communications Advisers provide our portfolio leaders with expert advice and support that strengthens the University’s positive public profile and outstanding reputation, while creating and placing content for internal and external audiences.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EYou will be responsible for providing relevant, proactive and customised communications content, advice, expert opinion and information to clients, as well as facilitating communications support from central Communications Services teams (media, internal and social) as required.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThis role covers the Division of Health Sciences portfolio.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EEach of our portfolios offers a rewarding workload due to the broad nature of the activities the University undertakes, and the proactive nature of our roles. This is a chance to work within a wider team of communications experts, working semi-autonomously under the guidance of experienced management and with great colleagues.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EYour skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EWe are looking for an experienced communications professional, with demonstrated experience in:%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Public relations, journalism or business communications roles.%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Crafting and producing high quality communications for a range of messaging purposes.%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Providing strategic advice and support to senior leaders and managers.%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Working collaboratively with colleagues across marketing and communications functions to deliver tailored and seamless services.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EYou will be an articulate and engaging communicator, with a strong customer service orientation and sense of team spirit.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFurther details | Pūroko%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EThis is a full-time (37.5 hours a week), fixed term position (December/January 2026 to July 2027) based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThe appointment range for this role is %2480,749 to %2485,649 per annum. Top of the range is %24100,776.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EWe offer competitive salary, 5 weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EYou must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EFor further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Andrea Jones, Team Leader, Divisional Communications, via the contact details below.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EApplication | Tono%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ETo submit your application including CV and cover letter, please click the apply button below.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EApplications quoting reference number 2601533 will close on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EApplications may be reviewed as submitted. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan class=%22subtitle%22%3EAdditional Information%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EContact:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E %3Ca href=%22mailto:andrea.jones@otago.ac.nz%22%3EAndrea Jones%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition details:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E %3Ca href=%22https://www.otago.ac.nz/_assets/humanresources/documents/2601533.pdf%22 target=%22_blank%22%3EJob Description%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFurther Information:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E %3Ca href=%22https://www.otago.ac.nz/communications-office%22 target=%22_blank%22%3ECommunications Office%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFurther Information:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E %3Ca href=%22https://www.otago.ac.nz/healthsciences%22 target=%22_blank%22%3EDivision of Health Sciences%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECreate an email with a link to this vacancy:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E %3Ca href=%22mailto:?Subject=Vacancy at the University of Otago %26amp;body=Hello, this vacancy at the University of Otago might be of interest to you https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2601533%22 target=%22_blank%22%3ECreate email%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELocation:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E %3Ca href=%22https://www.otago.ac.nz/humanresources/join-otago/lifestyle-and-culture/dunedin/index.html%22 target=%22_blank%22%3EAbout Dunedin%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Job Details

Primary Location: NZL-SI-Dunedin

Employment Status: Fixed Term

Salary Level and Range: Level 7 (Range of Appointments $80,749 to $85,649, Top of Range $100,776)

Organisation: Communications Advice

Job Function: Marketing and Communication