Communications Advisor

University Of Otago; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks’ annual leave

6.75% superannuation scheme

Real work/life balance

Job summary

The University of Otago in Dunedin is seeking a Kaitohutohu Pāpāho Māori to join our Communications team as a permanent, part-time adviser. You will promote the Māori Strategic Framework, engage with Māori media, and act as a conduit between Māori staff and the wider University community to share stories and voices.

You will proactively engage with Māori media, collaborate to serve audiences, and contribute to amplifying the University’s key voices.

Qualifications

• A strong writer with proven ability to produce clear, compelling content.
• Good knowledge of tikanga Māori and its application in communications.
• Experience in communications or a willingness to develop a career in this area.
• Ability to demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement across internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Māori media to share stories from the University and promote Māori voices.
• Promote and implement the Māori Strategic Framework across communications activities.
• Act as a conduit between Māori staff and the wider University community.
• Inspire and support Māori staff and students through proactive outreach and storytelling.

Skills

Strong writer

Tikanga Māori knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Experience in communications

Education

Relevant qualification in communications/PR/journalism

Job description

Who we are

| Ko wai mātou

He aha te mea nui ō te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata!

The 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.

Ranked 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.

Our 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.

The role | Te mahi

Reporting 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.

You 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.

This 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.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are looking for a communications adviser who is:

• A strong writer.
• Has an in-depth knowledge of tikanga Māori.
• Has existing experience or a desire to develop a career in communications.
• Can demonstrate the skills needed for strong stakeholder engagement.
• A relevant qualification in communications, public relations, or journalism.

Preference will be given to someone who has:

• Strong te reo Māori proficiency.
• Experience in communications, journalism, or public relations.

You will be an articulate and engaging communicator, with a strong customer service orientation and sense of team spirit.

Further details | Pūroko

We are seeking to fill one permanent, part-time position (30 hours a week), based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin

The appointment range for this role is $80,749 to $85,649 per annum (pro-rata). Top of the range is $100,776 (pro-rata).

We offer competitive salary, 5 weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.