Team Leader Project Communications

Overview

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We are seeking to fill one full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The role reports to the Manager – Communications Advisory Service and will lead a small team of communications advisers working on multiple projects, delivering best practice for communications in the projects space and ensuring high-quality information reaches audiences and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

You will provide a relevant, proactive and customised corporate service from strategy to delivery of communications in your projects, as well as leading a small team of advisers and collaborating with a wider team of communications staff across the University. Your work will include both internal and external channels.

Specific responsibilities include :

• supervising and managing a team to support project communication delivery outcomes.
• being a key communication point for project sponsors, owners and managers.
• preparing, maintaining and coordinating an annual project communications work plan.
• supporting the provision of consistent services to projects in line with organisational communications strategies and project frameworks.

Qualifications and skills

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 :

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

Application

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 Adviser role currently available. For more information about that role, please click here

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