communications manager

2 days ago

Taupo Central, New Zealand Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board Full time

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Tuwharetoa Māori Trust Board

Permanent

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you passionate about storytelling, brand-building, and driving impactful engagement? Join the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board to lead the coordinated and integrated delivery of all marketing, communications, and event strategies across our organisation, ensuring every message aligns with our strategic vision and cultural values.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To ensure the coordinated and integrated delivery of all marketing, communications and event strategies and plans across the organisation in accordance with Board strategy and policy.
  • To model behaviours that embody the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board's culture and contribute to a supportive, collaborative, team-focused environment.
  • To support the successful delivery of the organisation's strategic plans and objectives.
  • Support the delivery of reporting dashboards and funder updates, ensuring accuracy and clarity

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

  • Proven experience in marketing, communications or related roles
  • Strong track record in strategy development, implementation and reporting
  • Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills
  • Proficiency across multimedia platforms and social media channel
  • Budget management experience
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
  • Demonstrated cultural awareness and commitment to Māori values
  • Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional initiatives

Perks & Benefits

  • Hybrid working (4 days situated in the Taupo office, 1 day WFH)

  • Wellbeing Grant

  • Optical Subsidy

  • Personal Development Training support & Study Leave

  • Iwi Contribution Days

  • Employer Holidays (between Christmas and the New Year)

  • High-trust, purpose-led team culture

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board is constituted by the Māori Trust Boards Act 1955.

The Trust Board remains committed to maintaining and enhancing the health and wellbeing of Taupō Waters and enabling Ngāti Tūwharetoa to achieve our social, cultural, environmental, and economic aspirations. Our support of iwi growth and development is further enhanced by the relationships and partnerships we have with other Tūwharetoa entities and organisations.

HOW TO APPLY

  • To obtain a full copy of the job description and associated documents go to

  • To qualify for the role, please click Apply Below and UPLOAD the following documents.

  • CV

  • Covering Letter

  • Role Questionnaire (located here)

  • Application Form (located here)

Or email all complated documents to by 4.30pm on Friday, 9 January 2026

If you'd prefer to have a confidential conversation first or discuss aspects of the role, please feel free to contact the Kim Alexander, Corporate Services Manager on All Applications will be dealt with the utmost discretion.

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