Our client is looking for a Communications Manager. You’ll work with the Head of Communications to shape and deliver our communications strategy, protect and enhance our corporate reputation and drive positive sentiment through the engagement of our employees, customers and the general public through media. You’ll also provide expert communications advice, management and support across all levels of the business.

Day-to-day, you’ll develop and maintain effective networks across the business to identify and deliver compelling stories that showcase the organisation’s values, drive engagement of our employees and customers, and support the airline’s communication strategy and business objectives. You’ll work with key media and other stakeholders to promote our positive stories, effectively manage media enquiries and proactively manage issues, including providing advice and counsel to our social media team when required. You’ll also lead the communications elements of major internal change projects to ensure employees are informed and engaged, and work as part of the team to build capabilities and preparedness for operational crisis as a member of the communications crisis response team.

The location of the role is in Auckland.

You must have the legal right to live and work in the location this job is advertised in.  This means you must have citizenship, residency, or a current work visa.  You must already live in the area, supply a local phone number, and be available for interview at short notice.  You must have excellent communication skills and a high standard of both written and spoken English.

Apply in the first instance by sending your CV to recruitment.manager@hadwinjones.com  referencing the vacancy code listed in the job title.