Public Affairs & Communications Advisor

Hospitality New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospitality New Zealand is a not-for-profit membership organisation championing hospitality across Aotearoa New Zealand. We are seeking a Communications and Advocacy Advisor to support our communications and advocacy functions, drafting material, coordinating media opportunities and maintaining relationships with members and stakeholders.

You will report to the General Manager – Public Affairs and Engagement, contributing to national and regional advocacy plans and ensuring content aligns with

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification is required or nearing completion.
• Demonstrated writing, research and communication capability in preparing concise content.
• Strong interest in public affairs, advocacy, communications and NZ business issues.
• Experience producing written content for diverse audiences (reports, newsletters, media releases, etc.).
• Proficiency with MS365 tools including Word, PowerPoint; working knowledge of Excel.
• Proficiency with Salesforce.
• NZ Full Driver's Licence.
• Right to work in NZ without restrictions.
• Experience with Monday.com or similar PM tools.
• Willingness to travel within NZ.
• Hospitality, tourism, membership associations experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft member communications, media releases and advocacy content; manage Account Engagement EDMs and the media inbox.
• Support development and delivery of national and regional advocacy plans; monitor industry and legislative developments relevant to advocacy.
• Contribute content and advice to communications, advocacy and marketing plans; identify opportunities for proactive communications to assist members.

Skills

Writing

Research

Communication

Public affairs

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Salesforce

Monday.com

Job description

Hospitality New Zealand is a not-for-profit membership organisation championing hospitality across Aotearoa New Zealand. We are seeking a Communications and Advocacy Advisor to support our communications and advocacy functions, drafting material, coordinating media opportunities and maintaining relationships with members and stakeholders.

You will report to the General Manager – Public Affairs and Engagement, contributing to national and regional advocacy plans and ensuring content aligns with