Senior Communications Adviser, Chief Operating Officer Group

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Senior Communications Adviser, Chief Operating Officer Group

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Mon Feb 13 01:18:11 2023
• Ref: 5748

• Are you interested in a full-time role, supporting the Chief Operating Officer?
• Do you have experience in relation to strategic communications thinking, planning, and delivery?
• Have you got at least four years’ experience in communications roles and the ability to work under pressure?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Senior Communications Adviser to join the Chief Operating Officer’s Group. This Group encompasses significant and critical areas of operation within the University (including Property Services, Information Technology Services, Legal Services, and Strategic Projects) and this full-time, permanent role will be responsible for ensuring effective and consistent communication about these operations to our staff and students.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement communications plans for the Chief Operating Officer Group projects, identifying communication opportunities and ensuring communication initiatives across the Group follow University guidelines. Half the time will be spent supporting the Property Services team with the communications and consultation required around the University’s facilities and property portfolio.
• Provide communications advice and guidance to staff across the Group, building a strong network of relationships.
• Support the Chief Operating Officer with their internal and external communications programme.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be an experienced communications professional who sets and achieves high standards, and has a strategic mindset. You have excellent relationship management skills with a range of stakeholders, an ability to influence, exceptional organisational skills, and an ability to remain calm under pressure.

You understand the value of effective communications and the importance of accuracy and consultation. You are a motivated individual who can take the initiative and thrives in a busy environment.

Key requirements:

• At least four years’ experience in communications roles.
• Demonstrable experience in relation to strategic communications thinking, planning, and delivery.
• Well-developed skills in persuasion, influencing, and negotiation.
• Ability to work at significant pace and under pressure.

An understanding of universities and the tertiary sector and its policy and operating environment is desirable.

Why you should join our team

Our team is fast-paced, likes sharing ideas, and working in a collaborative style. We offer you a culture of strong collegial support, flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development, including, learning and development programmes for te reo Māori.

You will have opportunities to innovate, lead projects and make a difference to the University community of more than 3,000 staff and more than 20,000 students.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 6 March 2023

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Jo Fisher, Associate Director, Communications ([email protected] ). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form .

Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format).

Click Apply Now Button at the base of the advert. Follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you have any issues uploading your application, please email the completed application form, cover letter and CV to [email protected]  stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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