Communications & Marketing Manager

We are seeking a dynamic communications and marketing professional to support our Transport and Infrastructure (T&I) business on a **12 month Fixed-Term **basis, covering maternity leave.

**Tekōwhiringa | The Opportunity**

Our Communications and Marketing Manager (NZ) plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering marketing and communications strategies across our New Zealand operational and trans-Tasman functional lines of business. In this role, you will lead communications and marketing planning and activities across a business of 6,500 people, reporting to the General Manager for Strategy & Growth with a direct line of communication to the senior leadership team. This is a role where your ability to collaborate, influence, plan and drive engagement will shine.

Key responsibilities include:

- **External Marketing**:Develop and execute strategic marketing plans for Hawkins and Transport & Infrastructure NZ, supporting operational teams and co-managing various channels.
- **Brand**:Be a champion of and quality-controller for our various brands, working with our internal design team and external providers to ensure our public-facing materials reflect the business.
- **Communications and Engagement**:Facilitate effective communication strategies, manage news distribution and create impactful end-to-end campaigns.
- **Public Relations (PR)**:Develop media plans, manage relationships with media contacts, and handle high-profile media responses.
- **EGM and SLT Support**:Work closely with senior leaders to communicate the business’ strategy and enhance their profiles.
- **Events**:Plan and lead high-priority internal and external events, ensuring alignment with our strategy and brand.
- **Awards and Conferences**:Lead identification and planning of key strategic events to ensure our impactful presence and provide support to operational teams in award submissions.
- **People Focus**:Promote the Downer Difference and our High-Performance culture, supporting staff engagement initiatives.
- **Zero Harm**:Integrate Zero Harm messaging into all communications and promote a safe working environment.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team where your creativity and strategic vision will drive our brands’ success.

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**

You will bring a fresh innovative approach and the ability to grasp and bring complex concepts or technical material to life in simplified ways. Experience in using human centred design thinking, or service design methodologies is advantageous. We’d also value:

- Minimum 4 years’ communications experience
- Proven track record within transport, infrastructure and / or commercial construction sectors
- Relevant tertiary qualification is essential
- Exceptional organisational and communication skills
- Strong relationship building skill and mentoring experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Dynamics, and Outlook)
- Experience in using Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) is desirableExperience in using human centred design thinking, or service

**Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here**

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

- A rewarding salary and all the tools of trade needed to do your job
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Flexible working arrangements to balance work and life, with modern and inviting offices
- Z Energy fuel discount and monthly freebies
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
- A suite of company benefits and partnered discounts

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**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

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**Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply**

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.