Senior Transition Communications Partner Tamaki

Whakairohia he toki, taraia te anamata | Learning with purpose, creating our futures.

A new era in vocational education is unfolding in Tamaki Makaurau.

Unitec and Manukau Institute of Technology, two trusted institutions with over 50 years of service, are coming together to create a unified, future-focused learning environment.

This transformation is about more than education; it's about building an inclusive system that reflects the aspirations of our diverse communities, industries, and Maori across the region.

Te aheinga : The Opportunity We're looking for a Senior Transition Communications Partner to make a significant contribution to strategic communications during this exciting change.

You'll play a key role in developing and delivering communications strategies that protect and enhance the reputation of MIT and Unitec, while supporting the transition to a single entity.

This is a fulltime, fixed term role starting Monday 2 February

• through to Friday 29 January

This role will require you to work onsite at least 3 days a week and across both campuses.

What you'll do : Develop and implement communications plans for internal and external audiences.

Support change projects with clear, engaging, and culturally inclusive messaging.

Create compelling content across multiple channels, including digital and video.

Partner with stakeholders to ensure consistent, effective communication.

Champion Maori and Pasifika language, culture, and perspectives in all communications.

Monitor and report on the impact of communications initiatives.

He korero mou : What We're Looking For At least 7 years' experience in strategic communications.

Tertiary qualification in communications Proven ability to deliver communications plans that support change projects.

Strong writing skills and ability to provide trusted advice at all levels.

Experience with stakeholder engagement and reputation management.

Understanding of, or willingness to learn, Te Reo Maori and Tikanga Maori.

Familiarity with social media, CMS, and digital storytelling.

Desirable : Photography / video skills, and experience in tertiary education.

Tono mai : How to Apply Please apply online and attach your current CV and covering letter highlighting your skills and experience that make you a perfect fit for this position.

For further information, contact Shallu Tokas, People and Culture, at .

Applications close Monday, 1 December

Unitec proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

This position has been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi whose roles have been impacted by a recent change process.

Preference and priority will be given to affected kaimahi in the assessment of applications.