Senior Advisor Communications and Engagement

Posted: 22/01/2025

Closing Date: 30/01/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Christchurch

Job Category: Marketing

**Senior Advisor Communications and Engagement**

**Permanent, Full-Time Role (37.5 hours per week)**

**Based in either Christchurch or Wellington**

At New Zealand Red Cross, we are here for humanity. In this role, you’ll be the communications and engagement advisor for one of our general managers and their portfolio of services. While each portfolio is different, all require a strategic, multi-channel approach to deliver a high-quality communications service.

**About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga**

In this role you will:

- be the lead communications and engagement specialist for a portfolio with the organisation
- develop innovative communications and engagement strategies and plans, content (written, video and image) to engage diverse audiences across multiple channels
- leverage your skills and experience to improve our channels and external communications
- work collaboratively with colleagues, sharing your expertise to meet organisational needs and build team capability

**Who are we looking for? - Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?**

To be successful you will have:

- an expert understanding of how communications and engagement drive business performance and create meaningful impact
- real strengths in people leadership, relationship building and stakeholder management - a passion for developing meaningful connections while maintaining a clear focus on long term objectives
- proven experience developing and implementing successful communications and engagement strategies and plans
- a track record of professional success, demonstrating the confidence to challenge thinking and clearly articulate ideas
- the ability to travel domestically at short notice to collect content, stay calm under pressure, and contribute to effective communication in dynamic and evolving situations
- experience in creating and editing content tailored to various channels including media, web, social media with sharp proofreading skills
- a tertiary qualification in journalism, communications or other relevant field and/or at least 5-10 years' experience working in a communications, engagement or media role.

**About the New Zealand Red Cross**

New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, with over 10,000 members and staff dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience.

Guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, we support people in times of need and help strengthen their resilience.

We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

**Why work with us?**

At New Zealand Red Cross, you’ll join a passionate and diverse team that values your contributions and shares your commitment to making a difference.

We are committed to represent the communities we serve, increasing diversity throughout our people and leadership, and creating a flexible and healthy work environment. Many roles offer flexible virtual/hybrid options to help staff balance their personal and professional priorities.

Our benefits include:

- Five weeks annual leave
- Career development opportunities
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Discounts on Southern Cross health insurance

We also encourage employee networks, including Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori and the Green Team, to foster connection and collaboration across our diverse workforce,
- **A recent copy of CV/Resume**:

- **Cover Letter**:

- **Passport**:

- **Legal Right to Work In New Zealand**

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job, **Applications close at 05:00 pm on 30/01/2025