Director of Communications

6 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Full time

**Ko waitātou | Who we are**:
At NZTE we use our extensive knowledge and global networks to help New Zealand exporters of all sizes connect to the right partners and investors. We connect international businesses and investors with high-value growth opportunities in New Zealand. By supporting New Zealand businesses, we boost New Zealand's economy and reputation, and help to share what's special about New Zealand with the rest of the world.

This role can be based in Auckland or Wellington.

**He aha tāu e mahi ana | What you’ll be doing**:
This is an exciting role for someone to lead the development and delivery of our global external and internal communications strategy. You will lead, coach and develop a team to support our external objectives with our key audiences including international influencers, and exporters and investors.. You will also ensure that our internal communications across our global teams of around 650 people are well informed and connected to our purpose and strategy. Our communications strategy and work programme is an approximate split of 80% external, 20% internal.

You'll will provide guidance to our leadership teams.. You will work closely with our offshore Marketing, Communications and Solutions teams, New Zealand based Director of Marketing, and Director of Brand and Content, and with Ministers’ offices to ensure strong collaboration and delivery.

This role will allow you to create meaningful impact not only on our one global team, and customers but also for the greater good of New Zealand.

Here is a link to the Position Description

**Ko ngāmea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitūtehaere | What you’ll need to be successful**:

- You'll be a people leader that is great at inspiring and motivating others. Actively develops individuals and always strives for excellence
- You will have a background as leading communication teams across private and government organisations.
- A natural relationship builder who has experience navigating across cross functional teams.
- You will be a storyteller that captures an audience, engages effectively with tact and diplomacy.
- The ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of digital media, communication channels and excels at optimising them.

**Nau mai ki Te Taurapa Tūhono | Why you'll love working here**

At NZTE it’s all about the people. We’re deeply connected to the diversity of our people across the globe and embrace how that drives our organisation and the country forward. You will love this role if you are looking for a challenge and the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to a truly global organisation.

We also get access to benefits including (a full list of benefits can be found here - Life at NZTE):

- Flexible working arrangements - hybrid working model, location and hours
- 5 weeks annual leave + additional 6 weeks Flexible Parents Leave for all new parents
- Wide range of internal learning and development opportunities
- EAP, Mental Health Hub, discounted medical insurance and discounted local gyms

**He aha e whaiakenei | What’s next**:
**Applications close Monday 12th February at 9am NZDT.



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