Communications & Marketing Lead

About Us

We’re a small nonprofit organisation working to build a thriving, connected zero waste movement across Aotearoa. At Zero Waste Aotearoa, we’re building a waste-free future together.

Our communications aim to inspire action, inform our network, and influence change — grounded in strong values, collaboration, and plain‑speaking.

We’re committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and embedding mātauranga Māori in our mahi. We welcome applicants that whakapapa Māori and / or have lived experience in te ao Māori. You can read more about our Te Tiriti commitment here - He Panui Whāinga | Statement of Intent.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to use their skills and experience to inspire action and tell powerful stories that drive Aotearoa towards a zero waste future.

About the Role

We’re looking for a creative and hands‑on Communications & Marketing Lead to steer and deliver our communications mahi. This role is responsible for implementing our Marketing & Communications Plan and day‑to‑day communications, working closely with a small, capable team.

This position is scaled for part‑time hours (20 hours per week), with a focus on high‑impact priorities. You’ll translate the brand strategy into action, support key campaigns, and ensure our voice is consistent and values‑led.

This is an Auckland‑based role. While we support flexible working, you’ll need to be in Auckland for regular hui and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Delivery

Deliver our annual communications plan and maintain the content and campaign calendar

Manage day‑to‑day communications to keep messaging clear and consistent across all channels

Provide communications input into priority projects and campaigns

Contribute communications updates and insights to ZWA’s Strategic & Annual Plans

Team Leadership

Provide guidance and oversight to our Communications Officer and Brand Advisor / Graphic Designer who will report directly to you

Coordinate team workflow, planning, and delivery

Content Oversight and Delivery

Guiding documents include ZWA Strategic Plan, Annual Plans and Communications Strategy

Conceptualise, develop, oversee, review and sign off on key website, social media, project comms and campaign content. Content creation will be a significant part of the role.

Focus on content that delivers the most impact for members and audiences, including :

Development and execution of marketing plan for newsletters, training and membership

Oversee the production of three monthly newsletters

Stakeholder Engagement

Manage communications with members, supporters, media, and partners

Support promotion for events, projects, launches, and public campaigns

Maintain communications audiences and segments

Monitoring and Evaluation

Track core communications metrics and audience engagement

Report on outcomes and adjust strategy as needed

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings a mix of strategic thinking, hands‑on delivery, and a collaborative approach.

You’ll likely bring :

Experience in marketing, communications, and digital media

Experience leading a small team or project

Strong writing and editing skills across formats (newsletters, web, social)

A strong commitment to upholding and honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and He Whakaputanga with a clear understanding of how to reflect that in the work

Comfort with planning, scheduling, and coordinating delivery across platforms

Experience working in a values‑based, nonprofit, or advocacy setting

Ability to create communications suitable for audiences in Aotearoa

Familiarity with tools like Mailchimp, WordPress, Hubspot, Canva, Google Suite and Youtube with awareness of tech updates for comms platforms

It’s a bonus if you also have :

Campaign communications experience (social, environmental, or community causes)

Design sensibility or brand management experience

Insight into what motivates behaviour change and builds movements

Have working familiarity with Te Reo Māori

Photography and video content creation and editing skills

What We Offer

Flexible, remote‑friendly working environment

Purposeful and collaborative mahi

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to lead and shape our communications in a time of growth

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