Internal Communications Lead — Shape Culture & Engagement

University of Auckland; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 114,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hour working week

Hybrid/remote patterns

Salary progression & superannuation (6

5 weeks annual leave

Leave buy/sell scheme

On-site childcare (Kōhanga Reo)

Parental leave up to 9 weeks (full pay

Wellbeing & support services (EAP)

Professional development & leadershipb

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Job summary

University of Auckland is seeking an Internal Communications Lead to shape how we connect and engage with staff and students across New Zealand. You will lead a team of internal communications professionals, delivering strategic direction and fresh approaches to communication, engagement and connection across the university.

You will collaborate with Executive Leadership and senior stakeholders to develop enterprise-wide strategies, measure impact, and drive an engaging employee experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in internal communications within a large and complex organisation.
• Experience developing and implementing internal communications strategies for diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship-building skills and credibility to influence at a senior level.
• Proven cultural competency, and understanding of Te Ao Māori principles.
• A modernising, audience-centred approach.
• A passion for employee engagement, culture and people experience.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• A finger on the pulse of digital technology advances and trends in internal communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver enterprise-wide internal communications strategies and plans, supporting organisational culture, engagement and employee experience.
• Identify and develop channels and media to maximise reach and effectiveness.
• Understand and segment audiences, develop measurement frameworks and insights to evaluate communication effectiveness and engagement.
• Provide trusted advice to senior leaders and support professional development of the team.
• Work with Executive Leadership, Deans, Directors and other stakeholders to shape communication outcomes.

Skills

Internal communications leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural competency (Te Ao Māori)

Audience-centred approach

Employee engagement

Team leadership

Digital trends in internal comms

Job description

University of Auckland is seeking an Internal Communications Lead to shape how we connect and engage with staff and students across New Zealand. You will lead a team of internal communications professionals, delivering strategic direction and fresh approaches to communication, engagement and connection across the university.

You will collaborate with Executive Leadership and senior stakeholders to develop enterprise-wide strategies, measure impact, and drive an engaging employee experience.