Communications Advisor

4 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand KiwiRail Full time

Date: 16-Feb-2023- Location: Auckland, KiwiRail Holdings Ltd, NZ, 1051- Business unit: Rail Operations- Position status: Permanent- Employment type: Full Time- Level of experience: Entry-Level- **Join a friendly and engaging team**:

- **Open to location - Auckland or Christchurch**:

- **Competitive remuneration**:

- **Full-time, 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday. Some weekend work may be required**

We have a great opportunity for a Communications Advisor to join our Customer Delivery Team. The main function of this exciting position is to focus on delivering internal and external communications to drive organisational performance and engagement within KiwiRail.

**Your role**

Some key deliverables include:

- Developing and implementing communications strategies and programmes designed to enhance and preserve the brands of KiwiRail.
- Delivering key communications functions and services including digital communications.
- Proactively establish and maintain relationships with key individuals or groups both internal and external to the organisation.
- Demonstrate a high standard of oral and written communication skills and good judgement.
- Looking after the Digital and eCommunications function (Facebook, website and intranet).
- Assist in the development and implementation of eCommunications tools for the business.

**Your skills**
- This role will be suited to someone who holds a tertiary qualification in journalism, communications or a related discipline
- 2+ years’ experience in journalism, communications, public relations or similar
- Strong writer who can source stories and write to deadlines
- Ability to tailor content for specific audiences
- Ability to think beyond immediate issues, to consider the long term and broader implications, including the company’s reputation

**Your Benefits**
- Competitive remuneration
- Extensive support and ongoing training
- Discounted travel and health insurance and holiday homes across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust

KiwiRail is New Zealand's national railway, employing around 4,200 talented people in a wide range of business functions. Our teams are responsible for maintaining 4,000 kilometres of rail corridor, bridges, tunnels, viaducts, overhead wires, signals, and level crossings. Our team is like a family; we love what we do, and we thrive in this busy and upbeat environment.

If you are ready to make a difference within a progressive organisation that encourages forward thinking and recognises success, then we would like to hear from you.

**We’re going places. Are you?**

**Position Description**:Communications Advisor PD**

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