Senior Communications Advisor

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• Storytelling and internalcommunications with real purpose
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• Full time, based in Wellingtoncentral, with some national travel
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• Fifth week of leave, paidwellbeing days, increased KiwiSaver contribution
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Tell thestories that change what people believe is possible.

Mōmātou|About us\n

Pathwaysand Real are part of the Wise Group and we are the largest NGO provider ofspecialist community mental health and addiction services in Aotearoa. We werefounded 36 years ago, as psychiatric hospitals closed andtāngatawhaiora moved back into their communities. Real provides ouryouth services.

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Our spiritisahakoateaha|whatever it takes. It guides us aswe support people to live full lives, hopeful and connected to what matters tothem. Achieving the best outcomes for Māori, equity, and celebrating diversityand inclusion are essential to our work.

Mōtēneitūrangamahi| About the role\n

Engagingourkaimahiis one of the most powerful levers we have. Whenkaimahifeel connected to our purpose and to each other, thepeople we support feel the difference. That is the heart of this role.

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You willlead our internal communications and engagement, working alongside othercommunications professionals at Pathways and Real, with executive leadersandkaimahiacross the country, and with the design and digital teamat Wise Management Services.

Day to day, that looks like:\n

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• shaping and delivering ourinternal communications strategy and campaigns
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• finding and telling stories ofgrowth,aspirationand recovery, always with care and consent
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• building the plans, calendarsand detail that keep a national organisation genuinely informed
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• developing and managing ourcommunications collateral, thought leadershipand publications
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• growing brand awareness anddeveloping our social media approach helping safeguard andstrengthen the reputation of Pathways and Real
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Designcapability and flair is a real plus, as is confidence across a wide range oftechnical tools.

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Thisrole is Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm, based at Salmond House, Vivian Street,Wellington, with occasional nationwide travel.

Kowaikoe|About you\n

We care asmuch about how you work as what is on your CV. You will do well here if you:

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• believe in the power ofstorytelling, and can hold someone's story with care
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• see the growth and aspirationin people who have come through trauma, mentaldistressoraddiction
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• roll your sleeves up, have ago, and finish what you start
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• bring a positive,candoattitude that lifts the people around you
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• plan properly and enjoy gettingon top of the detail
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• work easily with people atevery level, from support workers to the executive team
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Ngāpūkengamengāwheako|Skills and experience\n

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• at least three years in asenior communications role
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• a tertiary qualification incommunications or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
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• sound knowledge ofcommunications and marketing principles and channels, including internalcommunication, brand management,digitaland advertising confident with MicrosoftOffice, SharePoint, WordPress content management, media monitoring tools,and print, digital and social media production
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Experienceworking with Māori, Pasifika, young people, disabled people, or people who haveexperienced mental health and addiction challenges matters to us, as does agood understanding of the health sector in Aotearoa.

Ngāāhuatangakeiamātou|What we offer\n

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• increased KiwiSavercontribution
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• a fifth week of annual leaveafter 12 months
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• two paid wellbeing days a year
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• a $250 annual health benefitpayment card for you and your whānau
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• income continuance plan
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• discounts on house, contentsand car insurance, Southern Cross premiums, Specsavers and more throughour Perk app
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The fulllist of benefits, including holiday programmeassistanceandfinancial planning support,ison our website.

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Questions: Anna James, Strategy andCommunications Lead, [email protected]

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