Internal Communications Advisor | ATEED

•    Drive innovative and engaging internal comms
•    Contribute to our communications strategy
•    Work on exciting initiatives in a collaborative environment

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) is Auckland’s economic development agency, helping create a future of prosperity and opportunity for Auckland.  Our vision is that Auckland’s firms and workers are increasingly productive. We love what we do, and we love making a difference!

We have an exciting opportunity for an Internal Communications Advisor to join our vibrant team! In this role, you’ll lead the planning and execution of internal communications for ATEED. This will involve communicating to staff at ATEED about externally facing projects and programmes, and general activities of ATEED as a corporate entity and help us use our communication channels to create a strong team culture aligned with our values.

Reporting into the Head of Communications & Media (with a dotted line to GM People & Capability), you’ll ensure that appropriate internal communications are planned and deployed across our business unit and will deliver a high standard of service and work positively with the organisation.  
You’ll utilise and manage existing ATEED internal communications channels, including weekly staff news update email and video signage displays, and develop new channels (including video content and internal social media channels). You’ll also take a lead role in change management of specific pieces of work ensure change communication plans are developed and executed in support of the programme of change.

He kōrero mōu: About you

This is a fast-paced and varied role. You will need to have tenacity and enthusiasm to succeed. We need creative and innovative solutions, and someone who copes well under pressure. You will have proven initiative, drive and resilience, be able to work to tight deadlines, and balance competing priorities.  

Prior experience working in a diverse internal comms environment in a similar role or related experience from an executional/tactical communications/public relations role is desirable.

Technically and social media savvy, you’ll be a skilled communicator who will bring strong change management background and experience creating written and video online content, and managing online content using a content management system. Experience in photography and editing images advantageous.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary and have a unique opportunity to work on a number of exciting projects and contribute to the future of Tāmaki Makaurau.  You’ll be a key contributor to our overall comms strategy and ensure our internal comms are innovative and engaging. You’ll work on exciting initiatives in a collaborative environment where you’ll share your skills and opinions while having opportunities to challenge yourself and develop professional.

If you feel you can contribute to this outcome through your experience, excitement, and ingenuity please take up our invitation to apply. Life at ATEED is best described as fast-paced, energetic and closely connected with our partners and customers. Come join us and have the satisfaction of knowing you’re contributing to Auckland’s economic growth. Apply now!

For a confidential discussion or detailed position description, please contact Rennie Sharma, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant rennie.sharma@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Applications close 15th December 2019
 

ATEED 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.