Advisor Communications and Engagement

New Zealand Red Cross; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Discounts on Southern Cross health

Job summary

New Zealand Red Cross – Wellington Central, North Island seeks an Advisor Communications and Engagement to join Red Cross House in Wellington. You will coordinate communications for programmes, producing engaging content for web, social channels and media.

You’ll build relationships, craft stories, and drive communications plans across internal and external audiences while meeting deadlines in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in journalism, communications or another relevant field.
• Three to five years’ experience in communications, media or journalism.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with experience across channels.
• Experience with online and social media tools; photography/video skills a plus.
• Proven experience working with diverse communities.
• Experience or ability to develop and implement communications plans.
• Understanding of marketing, publishing, design, printing and distribution processes.
• Experience working with media and local media contacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide communications advice including messages and plans for issues across the organisation.
• Create engaging content for Red Cross channels (web, socials, intranet, media).
• Find and develop stories from across NZ Red Cross for the right audiences.
• Respond to requests and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Use digital tools and channels including newsletters, CMS and insights platforms.
• Develop and maintain communications strategies, materials and plans.

Skills

Strong writing

Storytelling

Media relations

Social media tools

Relationship management

Education

Tertiary qualification in journalism or communications

Tools

CMS (Content Management Systems)

Newsletter platforms

Photo/Video skills

Job description

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New Zealand Red Cross – Wellington Central, North Island

Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Wellington

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advisor Communications and Engagement to join the team at Red Cross House in Wellington.

In this role, you will coordinate communications for Red Cross programmes, with a broad generalist focus in internal and external communications. You will create engaging content for our social media and digital channels, help find and tell great Red Cross stories, be a strong writer, have excellent relationship management skills and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

In this role you will:

• Provide communications advice including key messages and communications plans for a range of issues across the organisation.
• Produce engaging communications material for Red Cross channels (web, socials, intranet and media) including written, image and video content.
• Find and develop great stories from across New Zealand Red Cross and help get them in front of the right audiences.
• Respond to internal and external requests in a timely manner and prioritise strong internal and external relationships with key stakeholders.
• Have some existing experience, and a willingness to use and learn, key digital communications tools and channels including e-newsletter platforms, content management systems and design and insights platforms.
• Manage, develop and maintain communications strategies, materials, resources and plans.

To be successful you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in journalism, communications or another relevant field is required.
• Three to five years’ experience working in a communications, media or journalism role.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, and experience writing and creating content for varying channels; media, web, social media and technical copy editing and proofreading.
• Experience using a wide range of online and social media tools, ideally with some photography and/or video skills.
• Proven experience working with people from a range of backgrounds, including people in vulnerable situations.
• Experience or ability to develop and implement communications strategies and plans.
• Understanding of marketing, publishing, design, printing and distribution processes.
• Experience working with media, with strong knowledge of the local media landscape and existing media contacts.

About New Zealand Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, with over 13,000 members and employees dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience.

Guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, we support people in times of need and help strengthen their resilience.

We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

Why work with us?

At New Zealand Red Cross, you’ll join a passionate and diverse team that values your contributions and shares your commitment to making a difference.

We are committed to represent the communities we serve, increasing diversity throughout our people and leadership, and creating a flexible and healthy work environment. Many roles offer flexible virtual/hybrid options to help our employees balance their personal and professional priorities.

Our benefits include:

• Five weeks annual leave
• Discounts on Southern Cross health insurance

We also encourage employee networks, including Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori and the Sustainability Network, to foster connection and collaboration across our diverse workforce.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job. Applications close at 05:00 pm on 23/09/2026.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Hanna Butler at************@redcross.org.nz