Communications Advisor (Māori)

%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%3Cimg src=%22https://www.otago.ac.nz/assets/humanresources/documents/Campusart.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 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECOMMUNICATION SERVICES | RATONGA PĀRONGORONGO%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT DIVISION | TE RINGA TORO%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWho we are | Ko wai mātou%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EHe aha te mea nui ō te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata!%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EThe University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is blessed with staff, students and community partners who are dedicated to Māori aspirations in Aotearoa. As well as celebrating Māori students, we are committed to enhancing the visibility of our teaching, research, and community engagement through a range of communications and other promotional activities.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3ERanked within the top 1% of universities in the world, Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has a strong national and international reputation and a firm commitment to enhance our relationship with mana whenua through our Māori Strategic Framework.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EOur purpose in Communications is to connect the University, internally and externally. We use a range of communications tools and channels to provide information to our audiences which: enhance and protect the University’s reputation; raises its profile; and attracts quality students and external funding. Our members are highly experienced communicators from a range of backgrounds with a strong and positive team culture.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe role | Te mahi%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EReporting directly to the Manager Media Engagement, our Kaitohutohu Pāpāho Māori will work across the University, and promote the incorporation and actioning of the Māori Strategic Framework. This role acts as a conduit between high-level Māori staff and the wider University community and is an opportunity to inspire the next generation of Māori achievers to come learn, teach and research with us.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EYou will proactively engage with Māori media to share stories from the University and collaborate with them to serve their audiences and promote the University of Otago’s key voices.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EThis role has the opportunity to make a genuine difference to Māori staff and our record numbers of Māori students and highlight how Māori can impact the future world from here.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EYour skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EWe are looking for a communications adviser who is:%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;A strong writer.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Has an in-depth knowledge of tikanga Māori.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Has existing experience or a desire to develop a career in communications.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Can demonstrate the skills needed for strong stakeholder engagement.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;A relevant qualification in communications, public relations, or journalism.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EPreference will be given to someone who has:%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Strong te reo Māori proficiency.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Experience in communications, journalism, or public relations.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EYou will be an articulate and engaging communicator, with a strong customer service orientation and sense of team spirit.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFurther details | Pūroko%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EWe are seeking to fill one permanent, part-time position (30 hours a week), based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EThe appointment range for this role is %2480,749 to %2485,649 per annum (pro-rata). Top of the range is %24100,776 (pro-rata).%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EWe offer competitive salary, 5 weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EYou must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EFor further information, or to discuss the role in confidence – please contact Sarah Milne, Manager Media Engagement, via the contact details below.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EApplication | Tono%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3ETo submit your application including CV and cover letter, please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2601474 will close on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EApplications may be reviewed as submitted. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22subtitle%22%3EAdditional Information%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#FF0000;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ENote: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EContact:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22mailto:sarah.milne@otago.ac.nz%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3ESarah Milne%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition details:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.otago.ac.nz/_assets/humanresources/documents/2601474.pdf%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EJob Description%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFurther Information:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.otago.ac.nz/communications-office%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EDepartment Website%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECreate an email with a link to this vacancy:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%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=2601474%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3ECreate email%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELocation:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%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%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EAbout Dunedin%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Job Details

Primary Location: NZL-SI-Dunedin

Employment Status: Permanent

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

Organisation: Director's Office, Communications

Job Function: Marketing and Public Relations