Adviser Communications Services

Adviser Communications Services-2400324

 

EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT DIVISION
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
 
Who we are/Ko wai mātou

Ranked within the top 1% of universities in the world, the University of Otago has a strong teaching and research tradition and a well-established national and international reputation.  We recognise that our staff are the key to our success.

The Communications Advisory Service is part of the University’s Communications Service. Our members are highly experienced communicators from a range of backgrounds with a strong and positive team culture. We’re always busy, telling great stories and supporting our inspiring staff and students as they learn, teach and research.
Our purpose is to connect the University, internally and externally. We use a range of communications tools and channels to provide information to our audiences which enhances and protects the University’s reputation; raises its profile; and attracts quality students and external funding.

The role/Te mahi

Reporting directly to the Team Leader, Divisional Communications, but embedded with a client portfolio, Communications Advisers provide our portfolio leaders with expert advice and support that strengthens the University’s positive public profile and outstanding reputation, while creating and placing content for internal and external audiences.

You will be responsible for providing relevant, proactive and customised communications content, advice, expert opinion and information to clients, as well as facilitating communications support from central Communications Services teams (media, internal and social) as required. 

This role covers two portfolios – the Division of Commerce/Otago Business School and the School of Biomedical Sciences. 

Each of our portfolios offers a rewarding workload due to the broad nature of the activities the University undertakes, and proactive nature of our roles.  This is a chance to work within a wider team of communications experts, working semi-autonomously under the guidance of experienced management and with great colleagues. 
 
Your Skills and Experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
 
We are looking for an experienced communications professional, with demonstrated experience in:
•    Public relations, journalism or business communications roles.
•    Crafting and producing high quality communications for a range of messaging purposes.
•    Providing advice and support to senior leaders and managers.
•    Working collaboratively with colleagues across marketing and communications functions to deliver tailored and seamless services.
 
You will be an articulate and engaging communicator, with a strong customer service orientation and sense of team spirit.
 
Further Details/Pūroko
 
We are seeking to fill the equivalent of one permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. As the role covers two separate portfolios, we are open to the option of appointing two part-time Communications Advisers (0.5 FTE for each position).
 
We offer competitive salary, 5 weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance.
 
For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence – please contact Andrea Jones, Team Leader, Divisional Communications, via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2400324 will close on Wednesday, 28 February 2024.

Additional Information

Contact: Andrea Jones

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Permanent 
Salary Level and Range Level 6 (Range of Appointments $70,602 to $76,668, Top of Range $82,849)
Organisation
 Communications Advice
Job Function
 Marketing and Communication