Project Communications Adviser

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Overview

COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT DIVISION | TE RINGA TORO

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 purpose of the Communications Advisory Service 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 to the Team Leader Project Communications, this role will provide expert strategic advice and deliver internal and external communications to support the University’s ongoing project portfolio. Embedded within the Project Management Office, the Project Communications Adviser will provide expert advice and support to project managers leading a variety of different project types including IT changes and University business process transformation, space optimisation and construction projects. You will provide a relevant, proactive and customised corporate service from strategy to delivery of communications, in conjunction with a wider team of advisers working across the University. Your work will include both internal and external channels.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are looking for an experienced communications professional, with a passion for the planning and execution of strategic communications to support projects and who has experience in :

• organisational communications or public relations roles, with a focus on internal communications.
• crafting and producing high-quality communications for a range of messaging purposes.
• providing strategic advice and support to senior leaders and managers.
• working collaboratively with colleagues across communications functions to deliver tailored and seamless services in a variety of platforms.
• experience in strategic, IT and / or infrastructure project-related roles.

You will be an articulate and engaging communicator, with a strong customer service orientation, able to work autonomously but also as part of a wider team.

Further details | Pūroko

We are seeking to fill two full-time (37.5 hours per week), one-year fixed term positions based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for these roles is $80,749 to $85,649 per annum. Top of the range is $100,776.

We offer competitive salary, 5 weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work / life balance.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence – please contact Jamie Shaw, Manager, Communications Advisory Service.

Application | Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number will close on Sunday, 12 October 2025.

We also have a Project Communications Team Leader role currently available. For more information about that role, please click here.

Additional Information

Contact details

Contact : Jamie Shaw

Position details : Job Description

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