Strategic Communications Adviser

Aitomic Jobs; Auckland; Remote; NZD 93,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Auckland in Auckland is seeking a Strategic Communications Adviser to join the Communications team. The role focuses on translating complex information into clear, engaging stories and supporting senior leaders with strategic messaging.

You will work with stakeholders across the university to shape communications, manage issues, and contribute to the university's national and international reputation.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience developing content for senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Ability to support issues management and crisis communications.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and data-informed planning.
• Understanding of Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex information into clear, engaging stories.
• Support strategic initiatives and manage communications in high-profile situations.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across the University.
• Develop leadership communications and strategic messaging.
• Contribute to issues and crisis communications activities.

Job description

Short Summary

Strategic Communications Adviser with University of Auckland. With more than 47,000 students and over 6,000 staff, Waipapa Taumata Rau is New Zealand's leading university and a globally connected organisation dedicated to advancing understanding, transforming lives and shaping futures. As part of our newly established Communications function, we're boosting our strategic communications capabilities to help shape and…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Strategic Communications Adviser
• Organization: University of Auckland
• Country / coverage: New Zealand
• Location: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Education
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-09-01
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

With more than 47,000 students and over 6,000 staff, Waipapa Taumata Rau is New Zealand's leading university and a globally connected organisation dedicated to advancing understanding, transforming lives and shaping futures. As part of our newly established Communications function, we're boosting our strategic communications capabilities to help shape and enhance the reputation of the University in the eyes of its most important audiences. Find out more about the ways we are transforming how we engage with our internal and external audiences across our Marketing, Recruitment, Communications and Engagement functions. Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We're looking for a talented Strategic Communications Adviser to join the University of Auckland's Communications team. This is an opportunity to work on some of the University's most important communications priorities, working closely with the Strategic Communications Lead to shape how we communicate our impact and strengthen our reputation both nationally and internationally Working alongside experienced communications professionals, you'll turn complex information into clear, engaging stories, support strategic initiatives, and help manage communications in high-profile and time-sensitive situations. Key areas of focus: Taking a data and insights led approach to developing strategic communications to support the University's priorities, reputation, and long-term positioning. Creating high-quality content including leadership communications, institutional announcements, and strategic messaging. Supporting communications related to the University's global reputation and rankings. Contributing to issues and crisis communications activities, helping ensure timely, accurate, and coordinated responses. Partnering with subject matter experts and stakeholders across the University to develop compelling communications solutions. Helping ensure communications are clear, consistent, accessible, and aligned to organisational standards. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The full salary range for this role is $87,000 – $118,000 per annum 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 $93,201 – $107,500 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 You’ll be someone who is motivated in using communication to make complex ideas accessible, build understanding, and help tell stories that matter. We're particularly interested in people who bring: Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex, technical, strategic, or sensitive information into clear and engaging communications. Experience developing content for senior leaders and stakeholders, with a strong understanding of audience, tone, and messaging. Demonstrated ability to support issues management and crisis communications, remaining calm and effective under pressure while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse range of subject matter experts, leaders, and teams. Experience in using data and insights to inform communications planning, messaging and measurement. Cultural competency and experience in shaping communications for diverse audiences, with a strong understanding of Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Sound judgement and attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy, consistency, and delivering work to a high professional standard. Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer Our scale creates opportunities that few organisations can offer. From research and…

Responsibilities

• With more than 47,000 students and over 6,000 staff, Waipapa Taumata Rau is New Zealand's leading university and a globally connected organisation dedicated to advancing understanding, transforming lives and shaping futures.
• As part of our newly established Communications function, we're boosting our strategic communications capabilities to help shape and enhance the reputation of the University in the eyes of its most important audiences.
• Find out more about the ways we are transforming how we engage with our internal and external audiences across our Marketing, Recruitment, Communications and Engagement functions.
• Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We're looking for a talented Strategic Communications Adviser to join the University of Auckland's Communications team.
• This is an opportunity to work on some of the University's most important communications priorities, working closely with the Strategic Communications Lead to shape how we communicate our impact and strengthen our reputation both nationally and…
• Key areas of focus: Taking a data and insights led approach to developing strategic communications to support the University's priorities, reputation, and long-term positioning.

Requirements / Eligibility

• Key areas of focus: Taking a data and insights led approach to developing strategic communications to support the University's priorities, reputation, and long-term positioning.
• Creating high-quality content including leadership communications, institutional announcements, and strategic messaging.
• Supporting communications related to the University's global reputation and rankings.
• Contributing to issues and crisis communications activities, helping ensure timely, accurate and coordinated responses.
• Partnering with subject matter experts and stakeholders across the University to develop compelling communications solutions.