Communications Advisor (Māori)

University-of-Otag; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks’ annual leave

6.75% superannuation

Real work-life balance

Job summary

University of Otago in Dunedin is seeking a Kaitohutohu Pāpāho Māori, a communications adviser working 30 hours a week to promote the Māori Strategic Framework and engage Māori media.

You will connect with Māori staff and the wider university community, sharing stories from the University and supporting talented Māori students to learn, teach and research with us. A relevant qualification in communications or journalism is required.

Qualifications

• Strong writing abilities in English.
• Deep knowledge of tikanga Māori.
• Experience or interest in communications.
• Ability to engage stakeholders.
• Qualification in communications, PR or journalism.
• Preference for te reo Māori proficiency.
• Experience in media or journalism preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote the Māori Strategic Framework across the University.
• Engage Māori media to share stories.
• Serve as a conduit between Māori staff and the wider campus.
• Inspire Māori students and staff to engage with teaching and research.
• Provide strong writing across channels.

Skills

Strong writer

Tikanga Māori

Stakeholder engagement

Public relations knowledge

Journalism background

Education

Qualification in communications/public relations or journalism

Job description

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

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.

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.

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.

For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence – please contact Sarah Milne, Manager Media Engagement, via the contact details below.

Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.
Contact: Sarah Milne

Salary Level and Range Level 7 (Range of Appointments $80,749 to $85,649, Top of Range $100,776)