Senior Internal Communications Manager

ASB Bank

Auckland

On-site

NZD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Comprehensive health insurance

Parental and flexible leave

Customisable benefits

Mentorship and learning pathways

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ASB Bank in Auckland seeks an experienced Internal Communications Lead to drive strategic and cultural outcomes through high‑quality initiatives. You will advise stakeholders, ensure timely informing, and amplify ASB's strategy and leadership across several channels.

You will celebrate staff stories, create integrated plans, and contribute to engagement while collaborating with the Corporate Affairs team and executive leadership.

Qualifications

Experience across communications disciplines and channels.
Ability to translate complex information into clear messages for diverse audiences.
Proactive in identifying opportunities and mitigating risks.
Comfort engaging with stakeholders at all levels and across teams.

Responsibilities

Lead high-quality internal communications initiatives that drive strategic and cultural outcomes.
Provide expert advice to stakeholders to ensure people are informed first.
Use various internal channels to amplify ASB's strategy, leadership, and culture.
Celebrate ASB people by sharing their stories across platforms.
Create and execute integrated communication plans for ASB and its people.
Contribute to employee engagement with timely, targeted communications.
Collaborate with Corporate Affairs and ASB executives to deliver high-impact communications.
Stay ahead of best practices, adopting new tools and techniques.
Oversee the internal editorial calendar and manage risk.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Strategic advisory

Risk awareness

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Key responsibilities

Lead high-quality internal communications initiatives that drive strategic and cultural outcomes
Provide expert advice to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring our people are always informed first
Use a variety of internal channels to amplify understanding of ASB's strategy, leadership, and culture
Celebrate our people by bringing their stories to life across multiple platforms
Create and execute integrated communication plans that deliver the best outcomes for ASB and our people
Contribute to employee engagement through timely, targeted, and effective communications
Collaborate across the Corporate Affairs team and with ASB's executive leaders to deliver high-impact communications
Stay ahead of best practices, introducing new tools and techniques to keep our communications fresh and effective
Oversee the internal communications editorial calendar and manage risk appropriately

About you

A collaborative, "one team" mindset and a passion for best practice internal communications
Experience working across communications disciplines, fostering creativity and agility
Comfort engaging at all levels of the organisation
Proactivity and initiative to identify opportunities and mitigate risks
Proven ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging communications
Experience delivering communications to diverse stakeholders using a range of channels

About us

ASB is a team of 7,000-strong people working to help Kiwis get one step ahead. We are working hard to create a culture where everyone feels safe, included and part of our shared purpose.