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Strategic Communications Advisor

Are you a natural storyteller with a flair for crafting compelling and engaging content?  Join our team and unleash your creativity while refining your communicating skills in a dynamic environment.  

Mō te tūka | The role

An exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their career in strategic communications while contributing to Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University's purpose of shaping a more sustainable future for the land-based sectors in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.

Your primary responsibility will be to craft compelling and engaging content that highlights the University's excellence in research and education, with a strong emphasis on storytelling.  Collaborating closely with senior communication specialists and other team members, you will effectively communicate complex ideas and research findings in an accessible and captivating manner for all stakeholders, including alumni.

This is a permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week based at our Lincoln Campus.  Remuneration to be negotiated, depending on experience.

Kā tino Pūkeka/Whēako | Essential skills/experience for the role

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in communications or media. Must include a solid foundation in the principles and practices of communication.
• Some experience in a communications role, preferably in a corporate or strategic communications setting.
• Understanding of strategic communication principles, including message development, audience analysis, stakeholder engagement, and communication planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages tailored to different audiences and channels.
• A demonstrated ability to write, edit and proofread a wide range of content, including media releases, articles for internal and external publications, website content and social media messages.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Analytical skills to interpret data and insights, identify communication opportunities and challenges, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Adaptability and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and unforeseen obstacles.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy and consistency in all communication materials and activities.
• Experience with MS Office suite of products.
• Digitally competent in various communication tools and technologies such as social media platforms, content management systems and email marketing software.
• Familiarity with media relations practices, including press release writing, media pitching, and monitoring and responding to media inquiries.

Kā hua ka riro ki a koe | What's in it for you?

As an employee of Lincoln University, you can reap the rewards of working in a supportive organisation with a commitment to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

From day one you will be eligible to our staff benefits such as:

• Professional growth with our staff training & development programme
• Five weeks paid leave per year (based on 1.0 FTE)
• Annual salary reviews
• Contributions towards eye tests and the cost of glasses
• Free on-site car parking
• Work-life balance with a family-friendly, flexible work environment
• Access to free confidential wellbeing support services through ClearHead
• Access to employee member benefits with Southern Cross Health Insurance
• A state of the art, on-campus gym with discounted fees
• Access to on-site early childhood centre with discounted staff rates
• Boost rewards membership that offers retail & service discounts
• Access to various staff social groups and activities
• Great location - with a lot of new development, stunning gardens & greenery, onsite cafes and walking distance to Lincoln township.

Mō mātou | About us

Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University is a distinctive, specialist University focused on advancing knowledge through impactful research and higher education that benefits land-based industries in New Zealand and worldwide.
Our University's campus is at the centre of the Lincoln research precinct and is complemented by a network of university-owned farms and research stations, which are crucial to combining good education and training with demonstration and skills. Students are at the heart of Lincoln University, and we inspire them to make a difference through the delivery of world-class teaching and research to grow their potential and help shape a more sustainably productive world.
We are a progressive university with an ambitious vision and a commitment to having a professional workforce that reflects the diversity of its community.  Staff engage students, parents, government, iwi, the wider community and many other external stakeholders and are expected to uphold the reputation of Lincoln University through the way they undertake their work.

Lincoln University's Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities begins with mana whenua. We acknowledge the special relationship and responsibilities our University have to Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki and Te Taumutu Rūnanga which are embedded in our He Tutohinga Whakamatau, Charter of Understanding.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter.

Applications received via email will not be considered, however specific enquiry relating to the role can be made to [email protected]

We will be considering applicants who have current unrestricted legal working rights in New Zealand.

Job Details

Reference #	2024-15696
Posted on	25 Mar 2024
Closes on	14 Apr 2024 18:00 NZST
Location(s)	Lincoln University Campus
Expertise	Communications
Work type(s)	Permanent full-time
More details (document)	PD Strategic Communications Advisor March 2024.pdf

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