Permanent,
Part‑time (0.5 FTE)
Whitireia
and WelTec are seeking a Senior Advisor - Media to help shape and share our
stories. As this is a newly established role, its focus may evolve over time.
You’ll be
positive, proactive, and energised by the chance to help shape a newly created
role. You’ll build strong relationships across the organisation and feel
confident taking initiative as the role develops. Your ability to collaborate
with others - sharing ideas, adapting to change, and contributing to a
supportive team culture - will be essential.
About the
role | Te Kaupapa
Reporting to
the Communications Manager, this role is responsible for:
- Delivering media strategy,
messaging, and engagement that strengthens our external reputation.
- Providing advice to identify and
manage potential strategic or reputational issues.
- Developing and delivering
internal and external communications across multiple channels.
Flexible
and remote working options may be available; some on‑site attendance will be
required.
Qualifications
and Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
- A relevant tertiary
qualification.
- At least five years'
communications experience.
- Strong media relationships and
the ability to build constructive external stakeholder partnerships.
- Proven capability in managing
complex and ambiguous situations.
- Experience working with diverse
stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic thinking with the
ability to anticipate challenges and develop solutions.
About Us
Whitireia
and WelTec deliver a range of career training choices and opportunities for
schools, kaimahi and ākonga. Together, we lead and support our communities
through tertiary education.
We are known
for our distinctiveness (Ahureitanga) and we have special relationships with
mana whenua; WelTec with Te Ātiawa and Whitireia with Ngāti Toa. Together, we
are more than the sum of our parts.
Mā tātou, mō
tātou Ko WelTec ki Te Ātiawa, ko Whitireia ki Ngāti Toa.
How to
apply | Me pēhea te tono
Click on
Apply Now below and complete the online application form. Please note is
important that you complete all sections of the online application.
Applications
closing on 12 April 2026
For other
information please email recruitment@wandw.ac.nz
