Communications Lead

We’re on the lookout for a passionate Communications Lead who’s ready to dive in and make an impact. You’ll have the opportunity to truly own and shape this role, bringing your ideas to life in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

What you’ll do:

Craft and execute Tuatahi’s internal and external communications strategy to drive our business goals.
Protect Tuatahi’s reputation with proactive work and reactive responses in traditional media and social media channels.
Deliver clear, effective communications to our retail and supply side partners, ensuring they’re well-informed.
Collaborate with teams across Customer Experience, Brand/Sponsorship, and Proposition Marketing to roll out integrated marketing initiatives.
Build strong relationships across the business, offering effective communications support.
Lead a programme of internal communications that fosters a positive and engaged workplace culture, reflecting our commitment to our values: auaha (innovation), mahi tahi (collaboration), whanaungatanga (building strong relationships), and manaakitanga (care and respect).
Enhance and protect Tuatahi’s reputation with stakeholders by developing and delivering impactful communications.
Play a pivotal role in managing our brand’s reputation during challenging situations.
This role offers flexibility, with the option to be based in either Hamilton or Tauranga and can be part-time (minimum 32 hours) or full-time.



What you’ll bring to the table:

Qualifications & experience: A degree in communications, journalism, or a related field, and ideally practical experience in the industry. You should also have a passion for staying current with the latest communication trends and best practices.
Proven success: Demonstrated experience in developing and executing internal and external communication strategies, with a track record of delivering impactful results.
Versatile communication skills: Knowledge of both traditional and digital communication channels, including social media platforms, to ensure our message reaches the right audience in the right way.
PR & media savvy: Familiarity with PR and media practices, including experience collaborating with external agencies to enhance our brand’s visibility.
Proactive approach: A proactive mindset with the ability to work across the business, identifying opportunities to effectively tell Tuatahi’s story.