Communications and Insights Manager - Amotai

• Lead strategic communications and insights 
• Drive impact, influence, and funding growth 
• Flexible working arrangement, fixed term opportunity June 2027 

 
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 seeking a Communications and Insights Manager to lead our communications, marketing, and insights functions, demonstrating Amotai’s impact and strengthening our influence. If you have a passion for storytelling, data-driven insights, and strategic leadership, this is your opportunity to make a difference 
As the Communications and Insights Manager, you will lead a high-performing team to deliver Amotai’s external communications, marketing, events, and insights functions. You will drive strategy, enhance brand positioning, and ensure high-quality research outputs. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in growing Amotai’s impact, funding, and sustainability. 

Your key responsibilities will include: 

• Leading a team of passionate communications, business development and research professionals 

• Developing and delivering communications projects, marketing, and insights strategies to enhance Amotai’s reach and influence. 

• Managing events, including the Amotai Summit and Awards. 

• Leading research, evaluation, and reporting to support evidence-based decision-making. 

• Supporting funding proposals and stakeholder reporting requirements. 

• Collaborating with the Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth strategies. 
   

He kōrero mōu: About you 
You are a strategic and results-driven professional with experience leading high-impact marketing and insights functions. You bring strong leadership skills, commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of cross-sector environments. With extensive expertise in stakeholder engagement, you translate data into compelling narratives that promote Amotai’s reputation and influence A relevant tertiary qualification and experience in communications, marketing, or strategic programme leadership will set you up for success. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 
This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape Amotai’s strategic communications and insights, driving real impact for Māori and Pasifika businesses. You’ll work in a supportive, agile environment where innovation and collaboration are valued. We are committed to professional development and continuous improvement, ensuring you have the tools and support needed to thrive. 

Get your application in early. We may not wait until 16 April to appoint this role! 

 
Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!   
Applications close:  Wednesday 16th April 2025 
This is a fixed term opportunity til June 2027
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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.