Communications Advisor

\n Communications Advisor – Hastings - Hawkes Bay\n

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• Full Time
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• Hawkes Bay - Hastings
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• Application Closes 03 Aug 2026
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From small beginnings 40 years ago, Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga has grown from three employees working out of a tractor shed in Waipatu to become a leading kaupapa Māori social services provider.

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Today, the organisation employs more than 400 employees delivering more than 80 services to whānau across health, social, housing, cultural, economic development and environmental mahi.

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The Communications Advisor role reflects the dynamic nature of our organisation. No one day will be the same — you might write an article about one of our services, gather content for our social media platforms, support our videographer with a milestone production series, or help design, create and deliver marketing materials for another service.

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Due to the varied and diverse scope of the mahi, the ability to build connection, trust and rapport with a wide range of people — from whānau and kaimahi to suppliers — will be critical to success in this important role.

Knowledge, skills and experience we need\n

This role would suit someone who is curious, adaptable and comfortable working alongside a wide range of kaupapa, people and priorities.

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We are looking for candidates who bring:

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• A tertiary qualification (preferably in Communications or Marketing)
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• Experience in digital content production for social media and website platforms
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• Local hapū and marae knowledge and connections
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• Knowledge and understanding of kaupapa Māori and tikanga practices
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• A passion to promote and support kaupapa Māori services
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• Sound writing skills in English and Te Reo Māori
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• Photography and videography skills
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• Experience with SharePoint, Smartsheet, PowerPoint and Adobe suite applications or similar
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Are you the special individual we’re after?\n

You will also be able to demonstrate:

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• Self-motivation and goal-oriented qualities
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• Autonomy with great planning, structure and deadline focus
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• Passion, positive energy and enthusiasm
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• Friendly and welcoming with great people skills
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• Confident, reliable and hard-working
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• A strong sense of detail, accuracy and calmness under pressure
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Experience in a fast-moving, rapidly evolving environment would be an advantage.

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An ability to roll with changing priorities and deadlines in an agile, quick-moving organisation will be highly valued.

Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga is a unique kaupapa Māori organisation focused on fostering whānau health, wellbeing and prosperity. Applications close: Monday 3rd August 2026\n