Dynamic Six-Month Employee Communications Specialist

Auckland Council Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working conditions

Office in Auckland CBD (3 days)

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking a Specialist in Employee Communications for a six-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity. The role is hybrid, requiring three days in the Auckland CBD office, with an annual remuneration range of $100,000–$115,000 pro rata for six months, depending on skills and experience.

You’ll craft clear messages, support major projects, and engage 9,000+ staff across the organisation. Reporting to the Manager Email Communications, you will turn complex information into

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in communications, public affairs, journalism, marketing or a related field.
• At least 4 years' experience in communications, ideally including employee or internal communications.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills with the ability to make complex information clear and engaging.
• Hands-on experience creating and editing video, visual and multimedia content for digital channels.
• Strong digital communications skills, including Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint/Teams/Viva Engage).
• Experience using design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite to produce engaging content.
• Strong relationship-building and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create clear, engaging content for employee communications channels (intranet, Viva Engage, digital screens, publications).
• Turn stories into video, visuals and multimedia content to make information engaging and accessible.
• Develop and deliver communications plans that support projects and change initiatives.
• Work with leaders and teams to translate complex information into clear messages.
• Identify stories that celebrate people and showcase council work across the organisation.
• Help plan and deliver employee and leadership events with coordinating communications and feedback.

Skills

Writing & editing

Storytelling

Video production

Digital content

Content strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Communications degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SharePoint

Teams

Viva Engage

Intranet

Job description

Auckland Council is seeking a Specialist in Employee Communications for a six-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity. The role is hybrid, requiring three days in the Auckland CBD office, with an annual remuneration range of $100,000–$115,000 pro rata for six months, depending on skills and experience.

You’ll craft clear messages, support major projects, and engage 9,000+ staff across the organisation. Reporting to the Manager Email Communications, you will turn complex information into