Strategic Communications Specialist — Fast-Paced, High-Impact

Air New Zealand Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Air New Zealand Limited is seeking an experienced Communications Specialist to join our Communications team. This varied, hands-on role spans external, internal and corporate communications, protecting and enhancing our reputation and keeping our people informed, connected and engaged.

You’ll build strong relationships with New Zealand media, provide pragmatic advice to senior leaders, and develop engaging messages that translate our strategy for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Strong background in corporate, internal, or public relations.
• Proven experience across external and internal communications.
• Established relationships with New Zealand media.
• Experience handling reactive enquiries and reputational issues.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills; translate complex info clearly.
• Ability to provide sound advice to senior stakeholders and influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with New Zealand media.
• Provide pragmatic, commercially sound communications advice to senior leaders.
• Develop and deliver compelling communications that bring strategy to life.
• Support responses to operational disruptions and reputational challenges.
• Identify and develop stories that matter for internal and external audiences.
• Anticipate communications needs and manage projects from planning to delivery.

Skills

Corporate communications

Internal communications

Public relations

Media relations

Storytelling

Writing

Job description

Air New Zealand Limited is seeking an experienced Communications Specialist to join our Communications team. This varied, hands-on role spans external, internal and corporate communications, protecting and enhancing our reputation and keeping our people informed, connected and engaged.

You’ll build strong relationships with New Zealand media, provide pragmatic advice to senior leaders, and develop engaging messages that translate our strategy for diverse audiences.