Senior Communications Advisor

7 months ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury Full time

**Are you our next Comms Superstar?**

We are looking for a senior communications advisor to be based in Canterbury.

You will be part of our district and national Health New Zealand comms team and provide important on the ground support to the local team, as well as work on district, regional and national projects.

Health services impact all New Zealanders, and this is an opportunity to support those who provide care. In health comms no two days are the same, and the work is incredibly rewarding. You will lead and contribute to important projects and see the positive opportunities to shine a light on the work of our staff.

The health sector is going through significant change - and where there’s change there’s high demand for clear and timely communications.

You will have proven communications experience at a senior level in a large organisation and ideally have experience in internal communications, media and issues management, stakeholder engagement, organising events, briefings and have experience as a Public Information Manager as part of an emergency response.

You will provide communications advice to staff from throughout our health system and have the ability to work within tight timeframes and budgets.

You will work closely with your communications colleagues in our district with support available from your Team Lead and other colleagues throughout the country.

**Mō mātou | About Us**
- “Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi_ - _Putting people at the heart of all we do”_

We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.

The culture at Health NZ Canterbury, is driven by our **ā Mātou Uara (Our Value**s)**:

- Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
- Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
- Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua

**Ngā** **hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand**

When you work at Health NZ, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Health NZ, you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health NZ Canterbury, there could be a place for you

**Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai**

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