About the role

  • Senior Communications Specialist guiding communications to promote mental health policy and advocacy at MHF. Leading impactful strategies and collaborations for positive mental health initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead communication strategies that promote policy positions and advocacy priorities.
  • Develop key messaging and communication plans for projects, submissions, petitions and advocacy campaigns.
  • Create engaging content and provide media support.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accessible, culturally sensitive communications.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with NGOs, government agencies, media and advocacy groups.

Requirements

  • Several years’ experience in communications or marketing
  • Tertiary qualification in communications, marketing, public health or related field
  • Experience in public health, advocacy or social justice communications
  • Strong writing, editing and content‑development skills
  • Experience developing and delivering communication or marketing strategies
  • Ability to translate complex information into compelling, accessible messaging
  • Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and willingness to grow knowledge of te ao Māori.

Benefits

  • Vibrant office in Maungawhau, Mt Eden
  • Flexible working: Mondays and Fridays from home
  • Half-day Fridays
  • Day off on your birthday
  • 20 days’ sick leave
  • Equitable, annually reviewed salary
  • Opportunities to build strong networks

Job title

Senior Communications Specialist – Policy and Advocacy

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

NZ$84,000 - NZ$96,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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