Senior Communications Adviser

Senior Communications Adviser | Kaiārahi Matua Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero

12 Month Fixed-term opportunity

Wellington or Auckland based

E aku nui, e aku rahi, kei aku raukura, aku piki kōtuku, aku hou amokura. Koutou, te mūrau a te tini. Koutou te wenerau a te mano. Ngā puna o te kī, ngā whakaniko i te kupu. Tēnā koutou katoa He karere tēnei e pā ana ki tētahi tūnga ki Toi Aotearoa mō te hunga e hiahia ana kia mahi ai ki roto i te ao Toi.

Mō Toi Aotearoa | About Creative New Zealand 

At Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, we believe that having access to and participating in great arts experiences is essential to New Zealanders' wellbeing and our country's unique identity. As the national arts development agency of Aotearoa New Zealand, we encourage, promote and support the arts, for the benefit of all New Zealanders.  

Creative New Zealand offers a positive, supportive, collaborative and flexible working environment. We're committed to the hauora of our people and support the growth and development of our whānau in flexible, mana-enhancing ways. We offer a number of kaimahi benefits and genuinely flexible working arrangements.

We recognise Te Tiriti o Waitangi as New Zealand's founding document and are committed to supporting the role of Māori as tangata whenua of Aotearoa.  

Ko tā mātou mahi | The role

We're seeking a Senior Communications Adviser | Kaiārahi Matua Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero to join our high performing, tight-knit Communications team. We're looking for someone who is positive, proactive, self-managing and wants to work for an organisation dedicated to supporting, developing and advocating for the arts. We're open to applications from senior communications/PR practitioners from a range of backgrounds.

As Kaiārahi Matua Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero, you'll be expected to:

• Develop, implement and maintain communications strategies and plans for Toi Aotearoa programmes, projects, initiatives and events.
• Develop clear and effective communications material appropriate to target audiences on relevant platforms.
• Establish and maintain a strong network of media contacts, and identify and develop media opportunities.
• Develop strong relationships within the Communications team and across the organisation.
• Contribute to the development of our organisation's responsiveness to Māori and Pacific peoples, including support for Te Kaupapa o Toi Aotearoa – our organisational development programme and initiatives.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you'll bring

The person in this position will work across a variety of initiatives, projects and audiences. You'll be involved in projects ranging from regular funding rounds to high-profile awards and events. Be prepared to work hard, tautoko your teammates and their mahi, as well as get involved in team activities.

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• Proven communications and/or media experience, including the use of a wide variety of digital platforms.
• Experience in developing, planning and implementing communications strategies and plans.
• Highly developed communication skills – both verbal and (particularly) written.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Project and event management expertise.
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritisation skills.
• A high level of initiative, proactivity, collaboration and positive energy.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your unique world view would bring to our whānau.

Ngā tāpaetanga kei a mātou | What we offer

In addition to your salary and 4 weeks annual leave, we offer a wellbeing (hauora) allowance, wellbeing (hauora) days (4 per year), additional leave over the Christmas/New Year period, a range of insurances including full Southern Cross Health Insurance, and genuinely flexible working arrangements.

At Toi Aotearoa, we're committed to the hauora of our people and we support the growth and development of our whānau in flexible, mana enhancing ways. 

He pēhea te tono | How to apply 

If you are interested in coming to work with us, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why this is the role for you, and what motivated you to apply, to We look forward to hearing from you.  

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have are well supported, that the selection process is equitable for everyone, and that nothing gets in the way of us finding the right person for the job. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 6pm, Monday 17 November Note that applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.