Communications Advisor

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand KiwiRail Full time

Date: 09-May-2023- Location: Wellington, KiwiRail Ltd, NZ, 6011- Business unit: Transformation- Position status: Permanent- Employment type: Full Time- Level of experience: Entry-Level
We're going places.

Are you?
If life's a journey, KiwiRail is a great way of keeping your career moving through it.

Ours is a fast-paced, inspiring, and truly customer-focused culture - where your career will connect you to real opportunities, while balancing work and whānau life.


Reporting to the Senior Communications Advisor, working from our centrally located Pōneke offices, the
Communications Advisor will join the KiwiRail Communication team and provide external relations and communications leadership, advice and services to the Chief Executive and the wider organisation.

You will be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of external relations and communications activity and provide a range of services and support to the organisation.


What you'll do

  • Engage with stakeholders
  • Develop collateral such as letters to residents and newsletter content
  • Develop digital content for the website, intranet and social media
  • Help organise and deliver community events

What you'll need

  • Minimum 12 years' experience in communications, marketing or public relations
  • Tertiary qualification in journalism, communications, marketing or a related discipline
  • Strong written and communication skills
  • Flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to learn
  • Relationship building and strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to think and plan proactively

What you'll get

  • Competitive salary package
  • Discounted health insurance and travel
  • A fantastic team culture
  • A diverse, energetic workplace
  • Ongoing training and development

Why KiwiRail?
KiwiRail is shaping New Zealand for good, delivering significant economic, social and environmental benefits.

Through moving more freight on to rail, we are reducing carbon emissions and road maintenance costs, easing congestion in cities and making roads safer.

Our purpose 'Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand' speaks to what our people, our customers, our stakeholders and the Government need.

Connected to our customers and the future needs of their businesses. Connected to the communities we serve and operate in. Connected to each other, for the good of the country.

Position closes Sunday, 28th May 2023 unless filled sooner.

Position Description:
Communications Advisor

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