Communications Specialist

MAS - Medical Assurance Society; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Income protection insurance

KiwiSaver 6%

Job summary

MAS - Medical Assurance Society is seeking a Communications Specialist to join our Marketing team on a 13-month fixed-term contract. You will craft and polish content for Member communications, website articles and campaigns, while coordinating major initiatives such as AGM and Annual Report.

You will collaborate with marketing, product, digital and compliance teams to uphold our tone of voice, ensure accessibility, and drive engagement across multiple channels.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in communications, content or marketing roles with a strong writing focus.
• Experience creating content for multiple audiences and channels.
• Knowledge of plain language principles and accessibility standards.
• Experience using content management systems, email marketing platforms and digital publishing tools.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit and proofread engaging content for Member communications, website articles and campaigns.
• Coordinate, manage and execute business-as-usual communications and key corporate initiatives such as the AGM and Annual Report.
• Help maintain MAS's tone of voice and writing standards across all communications.
• Work closely with marketing, product, digital and compliance stakeholders to deliver high-quality content.
• Review and optimise communications to improve member engagement and effectiveness.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Content creation

Plain language

Accessibility

Organization

Detail orientation

Prioritization

Content for multiple audiences

Tools

CMS

Email marketing platforms

Digital publishing tools

Job description

We're a New Zealand owned insurance and investment company with a difference. As a mutual, we're owned by our Members and make meaningful contributions to our community through our charitable foundation. At MAS, you'll join a team that's:

• Motivated to make a difference
• Focused on delivering high quality outcomes for our Members
• Guided by our values: Make a difference, In it together and Own it, do it
• Supportive, inclusive and committed to helping each other succeed
• Looked after with a range of benefits including Health and Life insurance, Income Protection Insurance and 6% KiwiSaver

About the Role

MAS is looking for a Communications Specialist to join our Marketing team on a 13-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you'll help bring our purpose, voice and values to life through high-quality communications that engage our Members and support a range of business initiatives. The role can be based in Wellington or Auckland and reports to the Content Manager.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit and proofread engaging content for Member communications, website articles and campaigns.
• Coordinate, manage and execute business-as-usual communications and key corporate initiatives such as the AGM and Annual Report.
• Help maintain MAS's tone of voice and writing standards across all communications.
• Work closely with marketing, product, digital and compliance stakeholders to deliver high-quality content.
• Review and optimise communications to improve member engagement and effectiveness.

Qualifications

At least 3 years' experience in communications, content or marketing roles with a strong writing focus.

Required Skills

• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience creating content for multiple audiences and channels.
• Knowledge of plain language principles and accessibility standards.
• Experience using content management systems, email marketing platforms and digital publishing tools.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.