Communications Advisor
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
EIT is seeking a talented full-time, permanent Communications Advisor based in Hawke's Bay to lead the delivery of high-quality internal and external communications that strengthen EIT's reputation, engage our people and communities, and support learner recruitment and organisational priorities. Working across the organisation, the role identifies and shares compelling stories, provides trusted communications advice, and develops engaging content across multiple channels. This role contributes to a consistent, authentic, and audience-focused voice for EIT while supporting strategic initiatives and organisational change.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $75,102 and $93,877 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.
The Communications Advisor is based in our Marketing and Communications team reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications and will be responsible for:
- Delivering high-quality internal and external communications that support EIT's strategic priorities, strengthen organisational reputation and keep staff, learners and stakeholders informed.
- Identifying, developing and delivering compelling stories that celebrate learner success, showcase EIT's expertise and support learner recruitment across a range of communication channels.
- Providing professional communications advice to leaders and staff, supporting effective communication planning, organisational initiatives, issues management and change activities.
- Coordinating and maintaining engaging content across EIT's digital communication channels, ensuring information is current, accessible, audience-focused and aligned with EIT's brand.
- Contributing to proactive media engagement and reputation management by identifying opportunities to promote EIT's achievements and preparing high-quality media and communication materials.
He kōrero mōu | About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Demonstrated experience delivering internal and external communications within a complex organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to research, write and edit engaging content for a variety of audiences and communication channels.
- Experience preparing communication plans, speeches, media releases and other communication materials.
- Experience managing digital content, including websites and intranet platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter. For more information, please view the Position Description below.
Mō Mātou | About us
EIT is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campuses in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, and learning centres throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to delivering services that meet the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as iwi aspirations.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo pre-employment checks, including a New Zealand Police vet as this role is identified as a children’s worker.
If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move, we encourage you to apply. Submit your CV and cover letter with your online application. For questions, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
