Communications Lead - Amotai

• Content creation, social media management, event promotion
• Supportive and colloborative team 
• Fixed term until June 2027, part-time 32 hours per week

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us 

Amotai is Aotearoa’s supplier diversity intermediary, connecting Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses with buyers seeking goods, services, and works. We maintain a national directory of verified businesses and support buyers to diversify their supply chains. Amotai—meaning the swell in the tide—symbolises collective progress, driving sustainable business opportunities to grow a prosperous Auckland region and a more equitable New Zealand economy. 

He angitūtanga: The Opportunity  
Amotai is looking for a highly skilled Communications Lead to drive the execution of our communications and marketing strategy. In this pivotal role, you will enhance Amotai’s presence across various channels and lead efforts to effectively engage both Māori and Pasifika businesses and corporate/government buyers. You will oversee content creation, social media management, event promotion, and website maintenance, ensuring that Amotai’s work in supplier diversity is effectively communicated to a broad audience. 

Key responsibilities: 
• Develop and implement communications and marketing plans aligned with Amotai’s strategic goals. 
• Manage Amotai’s brand, ensuring consistency and professionalism across all communications  
   and materials. 
• Support and coordinate events, ensuring they are aligned with Amotai’s mission and objectives. 
 

He kōrero mōu | About You  
As Communications Lead, you will be a skilled and innovative communicator with a passion for promoting Māori and Pasifika businesses. With at least 3 years experience in communications and a tertiary qualification in marketing or a related field, you will have exceptional organisational abilities and the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Your expertise in relationship management and content creation, along with your ability to raise Amotai’s profile, will be pivotal in fostering diverse supplier opportunities and connecting people to our mission 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What We Offer 

At Amotai, you will be part of a passionate and forward-thinking team that is committed to creating real change across the New Zealand economy. You will lead with purpose and influence, positioning Amotai as a recognised leader in supplier diversity across Aotearoa.   As part of the wider Auckland Council Group, you’ll gain access to many benefits and discounts, including discounted financial services and insurance, entertainment, lifestyle and more.  Please see a snapshot of our Auckland Council  benefits 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited for an interview before the advertised closing date. 

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now! 
Applications close: Wednesday 16th April 2025  

Please note this is a 0.8 fixed term opportunity until the end of June 2027 
To view full position description click here

 If you have pātai about this exciting opportunity please īmēra: kim.lovett@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz 

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.