Strategic Communications Leader, Hybrid

Wise Group; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

KiwiSaver top-up

5 weeks leave after 12 months

Wellbeing days

Extra wellbeing card

Subsidised lunches

Office in Hamilton East

Perk Plus app

Job summary

The Wise Group is seeking a Senior Communications Advisor to lead and shape communications that land across our organisation in Hamilton. You'll turn complex priorities into clear, engaging content and build trusted relationships with leaders and kaimahi.

You'll bring proven experience delivering end-to-end communication projects, top-tier writing, strong stakeholder engagement, and a practical, tech-savvy approach to using AI where helpful.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading communications projects end to end.
• Top-tier writing skills.
• Calm, clear and effective under pressure.
• Strong tech skills with curiosity about using AI in mahi.
• Experience working with designers and web developers, including writing briefs.
• Professional qualification in communications, PR or a related field.
• Experience working in NGO/public/community sectors preferred.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti and working across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications that bring clarity, engagement and cohesion across Wise Group.
• Partner with people across Wise Group to deliver meaningful impact.
• Turn complex priorities into communications that land for leaders and kaimahi.
• Shape messages for leadership updates and project delivery with clarity and confidence.
• Write natural, engaging content on a range of topics.

Skills

Leadership in comms

Writing ability

Stakeholder engagement

Tech affinity / AI curiosity

Collaboration with design/dev

Education

Professional qualification in communications/PR

Job description

The Wise Group is seeking a Senior Communications Advisor to lead and shape communications that land across our organisation in Hamilton. You'll turn complex priorities into clear, engaging content and build trusted relationships with leaders and kaimahi.

You'll bring proven experience delivering end-to-end communication projects, top-tier writing, strong stakeholder engagement, and a practical, tech-savvy approach to using AI where helpful.