Strategic Communications/Corporate Affairs Consultant

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Strategic Communications/Corporate Affairs Consultant We're working exclusively with one of Auckland's leading corporate affairs consultancies. A firm with a strong reputation and a track record of delivering on New Zealand's most complex and high-profile communications mandates. This a genuine opportunity for an experienced corporate affairs professionals to step into a client-facing role where your judgement, writing and strategic thinking will be valued from day one. The Role: You'll be a trusted adviser and day-to-day lead across a portfolio of corporate clients, steering communications strategy, driving projects and delivering high-quality work across reputation management, stakeholder engagement, media relations and executive communications. This isn't a role where you wait to be told what to do. You'll own your client relationships, identify opportunities, and work alongside some of the sharpest communications minds in the country. Day to day, you'll be: Leading client programmes end to end, from strategic advice through to delivery Writing compelling content (media releases, stakeholder messaging, exec communications, briefings and strategic materials) Building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders Supporting media engagement and proactive stakeholder relations activity Identifying opportunities to grow and deepen client engagements Collaborating closely with senior leaders while maintaining genuine ownership of your workstreams We're working exclusively with one of Auckland's leading corporate affairs consultancies. A firm with a strong reputation and a track record of delivering on New Zealand's most complex and high-profile communications mandates. This a genuine opportunity for an experienced corporate affairs professionals to step into a client-facing role where your judgement, writing and strategic thinking will be valued from day one. The Role: You'll be a trusted adviser and day-to-day lead across a portfolio of corporate clients, steering communications strategy, driving projects and delivering high-quality work across reputation management, stakeholder engagement, media relations and executive communications. This isn't a role where you wait to be told what to do. You'll own your client relationships, identify opportunities, and work alongside some of the sharpest communications minds in the country. Day to day, you'll be: Leading client programmes end to end, from strategic advice through to delivery Writing compelling content (media releases, stakeholder messaging, exec communications, briefings and strategic materials) Building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders Supporting media engagement and proactive stakeholder relations activity Identifying opportunities to grow and deepen client engagements Collaborating closely with senior leaders while maintaining genuine ownership of your workstreams About You: You'll bring: 3-8 years' experience in corporate communications, public affairs, PR or strategic communications Exceptional writing ability and a sharp eye for detail Confidence working directly with clients and senior stakeholders Strong commercial acumen and the drive to push work forward independently Sound judgement when navigating complex, sensitive or high-stakes situations Genuine interest in business, politics, media and current affairs Why This Role: Auckland has a handful of firms that genuinely move the needle on complex communications challenges. This is one of them. You'll gain exposure to interesting, consequential work, develop fast alongside experienced practitioners, and join a team with strong values and an excellent culture. For the right person, this is one of the best career moves available in the Auckland market right now. Keen to find out more? Apply today! Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . #J-18808-Ljbffr