Communications Manager

Communications Manager

Location: Dunedin
FTE: 1.0
At WellSouth, we are dedicated to promoting health equity, ensuring everyone has access to the highest quality of care and enabling better health outcomes for people in the Southern region.

Our Values - Tō Mātou Uara

• He mana tō te whānau – Whānau Centred
• Tōkeke - Equitable
• Manawa whakaute - Respectful
• Pono – Transparent

Why join us?

We invest in our people by supporting development within the organisation, along with other opportunities for professional development. To support the health and wellbeing of our employees we offer flu vaccinations, an annual wellness voucher and a day off on your Birthday.

WellSouth, a leading primary healthcare organisation, seeks a passionate and experienced Communications Manager to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to the growth and success of our organisation by leveraging their expertise in journalism, communications, or marketing.

In this vital role, you will develop and refine the organisation’s communication strategy in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team. Your efforts will help increase community awareness about WellSouth's activities and support the achievement of our strategic objectives. Through the execution of an annual communications plan, you will utilise various channels, including our website, intranet, and social media, to ensure the effective delivery of communication projects and campaigns.

As our Communications Manager, you will lead media engagement, provide valuable marketing advice, and ensure clarity and consistency in our key messaging. Your ability to generate positive media publicity by promoting stories, writing media releases, and pitching stories to the media will be critical to our success.

At WellSouth, we value collaboration, personal and professional development, and workplace health and safety. As our Communications Manager, you will be part of a supportive and innovative team, working together to improve outcomes for our community. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enhancing your skills and experience in the primary healthcare sector.

To be considered for this role, you should have a tertiary qualification in Journalism, Marketing, or Communications and at least five years of experience in a related Senior role. You should also possess a deep understanding of and commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to the health and community sector.

If you are a skilled communicator, experienced in developing and implementing marketing and communications strategies, and eager to contribute to a leading healthcare organisation, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that we don’t always work to fixed closing dates & may interview candidates as their applications are received.
Applications close:
Applications must include a CV, and a cover letter.
For the full Job Description click here: Communications Manager
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