Internal Communications Coordinator

Theuniversityofauckland; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Superannuation up to 6.75%

Annual salary increase with merit

On-site childcare support

Parental leave support

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking an organised Internal Communications Coordinator to join its Communications team. You’ll help connect thousands of staff through newsletters, intranet updates, and coordinated publishing workflows.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary range; you’ll collaborate across stakeholders to deliver timely, accurate internal communications and support employee experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting internal communications, content publishing, social media, or similar activities within a large organisation.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal communications requests, workflows, and delivery schedules.
• Write, edit and produce internal newsletters, emails, intranet updates, and campaigns.
• Manage content calendars to ensure steady stream of stories aligning with organisational objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the University to support effective communication delivery.

Skills

Internal comms

Content publishing

Stakeholder mgmt

Organisational skills

Microsoft 365

CMS / Intranet

Time management

Attention to detail

Adaptable

Job description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Great internal communications don't happen by accident. They rely on excellent coordination, strong relationships, attention to detail, and people who love bringing order to moving parts.

We're looking for an organised and proactive Internal Communications Coordinator to join the University of Auckland's Communications team. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting the delivery of internal communications that connect thousands of staff across the University.

From coordinating newsletters and maintaining communication schedules to managing publishing workflows and supporting stakeholder requests, you'll help ensure internal communications are delivered efficiently, accurately and on time.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to make things happen, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to contribute to the employee experience across one of New Zealand's leading institutions.

Key areas of focus:

• Coordinating internal communications requests, workflows and delivery schedules.
• Writing, editing and production of internal newsletters, email and intranet updates, and communications campaigns.
• Managing content calendars to ensure a steady stream of stories that support our organisational objectives.
• Working closely with stakeholders across the University to support effective communication delivery.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The full salary range for this role is $63,600 - $86,100.

We have a structured salary framework with three zones for those developing into the role (developing), fully effective (target) and contributing beyond what is expected of the role (upper). Appointments are typically made within the target range of $68,101 - $79,300 per annum, depending on skills, experience, and internal equity. We welcome conversations about your expectations and what matters to you in your overall package. Any offer will be made within the advertised range and guided by fairness, consistency, and our commitment to pay equity.

For more detailed information about the role and requirements, please refer to the position description.

kōrero mōu | About you

Whether your background is in communications, administration, coordination, or digital content, you'll bring a service-focused approach and a passion for delivering great outcomes.

We're particularly interested in people who bring:

• Experience supporting internal communications, content publishing, social media, or similar activities within a large organisation.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Confidence working with digital tools and platforms, including Microsoft 365, content management systems, intranet platforms, or email communication tools and a willingness to learn new tools, systems, and processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Curiosity and a proactive, adaptable approach.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

Our scale creates opportunities that few organisations can offer. From research and innovation to education, reputation and community engagement, you'll work across a diverse range of communications challenges while contributing to initiatives that have real and lasting impact for staff, students, our communities and the world.

Beyond the work itself, you'll be joining a vibrant and inclusive community. From staff networks and cultural communities to social clubs, volunteering opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and campus events, there are countless ways to connect, contribute and build meaningful relationships across the University.

We also offer:

• A commitment to work/life balance with a 37.5 hour working week, flexible hours and hybrid/remote working patterns.
• A competitive remuneration package with up to 6.75% super, annual salary increase with performance-based multiplier.
• Time to recharge and disconnect with 5 weeks' annual leave and additional leave buy/sell scheme.
• Support for parents and carers with subsidised on-site childcare (including Kōhanga Reo), gender-neutral parental leave up to 9 weeks' full pay, on-site parenting and feeding spaces.
• A commitment to the wellbeing of our people with confidential ac