Strategic Communications Adviser – Health Sciences

University-of-Otag; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 81,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

6.75% Superannuation

Work-life balance

Job summary

University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is seeking an experienced Communications Adviser to provide expert content, advice, and support for internal and external audiences, ensuring a strong public profile and university reputation. You will work across portfolios, delivering tailored communications and coordinating with central teams.

You will craft proactive messaging, advise senior leaders, and collaborate with colleagues in marketing and communications to meet diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in public relations, journalism or business communications.
• Crafting and producing high quality communications for varied messaging.
• Providing strategic advice to senior leaders and managers.
• Collaborating with marketing and communications teams for tailored services.

Responsibilities

• Provide relevant, proactive communications content and advice to clients.
• Facilitate communications support from central Communications Services teams as required.
• Work within the Division of Health Sciences portfolio and support portfolio leaders.

Skills

Public relations

Journalism

Business communications

Strategic advisory

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is seeking an experienced Communications Adviser to provide expert content, advice, and support for internal and external audiences, ensuring a strong public profile and university reputation. You will work across portfolios, delivering tailored communications and coordinating with central teams.

You will craft proactive messaging, advise senior leaders, and collaborate with colleagues in marketing and communications to meet diverse needs.