Media and Communications Manager
The role
We are looking for an experienced person to lead our dynamic and busy communications team. This is a permanent, full-time role based in Palmerston North. You will have a great team who will support you in this hands-on role as you lead and implement media, communication and promotion activities for Horizons Regional Council.
Why join us?
When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through:
- Positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation. including your birthday off, wellness day, life insurance for all permanent staff and 5 weeks leave after 2 years of service.
- Flexible family friendly work environment
- Ongoing development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills.
- Working together for a better environment across our region.
- A supportive and social work environment across the organisation.
About you
We need a creative individual who can read between the lines and think outside the box to deliver proactive media and communications strategies. You will be able to gain support for Horizons’ partnerships, come up with innovative ideas to promote the exciting work that Horizons does, as well as being practiced in media liaison and brand management. Your proven track record for leading a team will speak for itself. You also won’t be afraid of embracing a changing local government environment and the challenges and opportunities this brings in the communications space.
If you have got what it takes to ensure the effective promotion of our business, then please apply today.
About us
The Horizons region extends over 22,200km2 – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. We work with and for our community in the use and protection of our environment, managing our precious resources of land, air and water; as well as public transport and a key role in emergency management. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving, including our staff.
Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace so our people reflect the diversity of our region.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday 1 June 2026.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
