Communications Coordinator

Empowerconnections, shape narratives : join our communications team and support allthings engagement, that captures the hearts and minds of kaimahi (staff), tāngata whai ora (people seeking wellbeing), whānau and taiohi (young people) across Pathways and Real.

Mō mātou

As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall wellbeing, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our whatever it takes wairua (spirit). Achieving the best outcomes for Māori, equity, celebrating diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our mahi. Ours is rewarding work that literally changes lives and futures.

• Increased Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
• Paid Wellbeing days (2 per year)
• Health payment card - $250 per year to support health and wellbeing for you and your whānau

Mō tēnei tūrangamahi | About this role

We are looking for someone to help bring our strategies and stories to life across a variety of channels.

In this role you will primarily support :

• Planning, implementation and evaluation of communications activities across Pathways and Real.
• Working alongside two senior communications advisors, you will also have the opportunity to support other communication activities and projects

We are looking for someone with a passion for communications. You will :

• Be an excellent writer, adept at both creative and more formal writings
• Be digitally-savvy, capable of supporting social media and digital platforms

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako|Skills and experience

You will have at least two years’ experience working in a similar role. Your skills and experience could be wide-ranging, but you will need to have :

• A tertiary qualification in communications, marketing or a related discipline.
• Sound knowledge of marketing / digital communication principles and channels, including campaign management, storytelling, digital marketing and internal communication.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, intranet (SharePoint) and website (WordPress) content management, SEO, MailChimp, Canva, social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram), media monitoring tools, and print, digital and social media production
• Video content production experience is an advantage.
• Having a good understanding of the mental health sector in Aotearoa would be advantageous, as would experience engaging with Māori, Pasifika, and / or young people.

This is a full-time role based in Salmond House, Vivian Street, Wellington. There is also an element of occasional nationwide travel in this role.

Closing date | Rā Katinga : 26 October 2025. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.

For further information, visit our website

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived and living experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.

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