Kaitohutohu Whakapāho Matua | Senior Communications Advisor

  • New Zealand
  • Permanent
  • Attractive remuneration package

We are seeking an experienced Senior Communications professional – an expert writer and storyteller with strengths in strategic digital communication. This is an exciting time to be part of a values-based organisation, to identify and deliver new communications opportunities for Te Tumu Paeroa.

This is a truly unique opportunity to be part of shaping how they tell the stories and connect with audiences. Bring your creativity, passion for communications, and commitment to working with and for Māori into this exciting role.

Ko wai mātou? | About Te Tumu Paeroa

E totoka ai te tumu o te papatipu hei oranga mō Te Iwi Māori, o mua, o nāianei, o anamata hoki.
Ko Te Tumu Paeroa tēnei, te kaitiaki, kaitaunaki, kaiwhakawhanake i te mana o ngā whenua Māori, huri noa.

“So that the foundations of ancestral lands may be solid, benefitting Māori from our past, present, and future alike. This is Te Tumu Paeroa-guardian, supporter, and advocate for the mana of Māori land everywhere.”

As kaitiaki of Māori land, Te Tumu Paeroa provides services that support owners and trustees in protecting and enhancing their whenua for generations to come.

He angitūtanga | About the Role

Working collaboratively and creatively within a dynamic team of four, the Senior Communications Advisor reports to the Communications Manager and will have the opportunity to:

  • Develop, lead, and manage the organisation’s digital communications that support Te Tumu Paeroa’s vision and business priorities.
  • Identify new opportunities for digital communications and build on existing channels.
  • Create written communications for diverse internal and external needs, ensuring consistent core brand values and key messages.
  • Act as the communications lead on organisational projects, providing expert advice, timeframes, and content.
  • Support and mentor the growth of other professionals in your team.
  • Support the Communications Manager in raising the profile of communications across the organisation, stepping in to lead when required.

As the team expands and matures, the role will evolve offering the opportunity to help shape its future.

He kōrero mōu | What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings:

  • Senior-level experience in communications and engagement.
  • Compelling writing and storytelling skills.
  • Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to form strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Proven ability to create and deliver strategic digital communications.
  • Confidence to be the ‘go-to’ comms expert within project teams.
  • Experience in mentoring and coaching the growth of other communications professionals.
  • Previous experience working in a Māori organisation or writing communications for Māori audiences.
  • An open, creative, and continuous improvement mindset.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What’s in it for you?

  • Collaborative, supportive working environment
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Professional development opportunities

This is an opportunity to join an inclusive organization that values work life balance and career development. We are a tight-knit bunch, passionate about supporting Māori landowners to protect and enhance their land. The expertise and fresh perspectives you bring will be valued highly and will be critical in enabling our vision.

Working within a Māori-based organisation, a level of Te Ao Māori competence will be a true advantage with the level of Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga | Māori Competency desired being:

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Reo Māori
* Pae Rua – Te Whakarongo: An ability to understand Te Reo Māori and a desire to practice correct pronunciation (desired).

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Tikanga Māori
* Pae Rua – Te Noho Marae: An understanding and living of tikanga Māori at a noho marae level. Knowing and practicing things such as basic karakia, waiata, and one’s own pepehā (desired).

For a private kōrerorero, contact Katie Kemp on 021 928 232 or Nicci McQueen on 027 297 8075.

Alternatively, APPLY NOW with your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in this role.

Applications will close: 9am, Friday 6 June
Eligibility: Only candidates with the right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand for more than two years may apply. For visa advice, visit www.immigration.govt.nz

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