External Communications Manager — Flexible Storytelling

Kiwibank; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Medical cover

Wellbeing days

Job summary

Kiwibank in Auckland is seeking an External Communications Manager to shape our public narrative, manage media enquiries and lead crisis communications. You will partner with senior leaders across the bank to tell compelling stories that support our Purpose of Kiwi making Kiwi better off.

We value thoughtful advice, strong writing, and a collaborative approach. This role offers exposure across the organisation, flexibility, and the opportunity to influence reputational outcomes for New Zealand's

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate communications, media or an agency environment.
• Proven ability to identify news, publicity and reactive media opportunities.
• Confident in providing thoughtful communications advice to senior leaders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management and trust building capability.
• Experienced in media relations, reputation and issues communications.
• Proficient in developing communication plans, media releases and pitches.

Responsibilities

• Identify media opportunities, create communication plans and media releases.
• Pitch stories and manage media enquiries, supporting issues and crisis communications.
• Partner with senior leaders to strengthen Kiwibank's external voice and reputation.
• Monitor media coverage affecting Kiwibank and provide communications advice.

Skills

Proven experience in corporate comms

Media relations

News, publicity and reactive media

Counsel senior leaders

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder relationship management

Reputation and issues comms

Develop comms plans, media releases, &

Job description

Kiwibank in Auckland is seeking an External Communications Manager to shape our public narrative, manage media enquiries and lead crisis communications. You will partner with senior leaders across the bank to tell compelling stories that support our Purpose of Kiwi making Kiwi better off.

We value thoughtful advice, strong writing, and a collaborative approach. This role offers exposure across the organisation, flexibility, and the opportunity to influence reputational outcomes for New Zealand's