Pacific Communications Advisor

• Join Aotearoa New Zealand's university of opportunity
• Strengthen AUT's unique role in the Pacific space through co-designing and delivery compelling Pacific communication and engagement activities
• Part-time, permanent role - flexible locations across AUT campuses

As a university of technology and opportunity, AUT makes a positive and lasting contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific, and the world. It's Office of Pacific Advancement (OPA) leads a collective commitment to the wellbeing and success of Pacific communities at AUT and beyond. Our programmes and initiatives span the student and staff experience; academic research development, impact and engagement; advocacy, and community-based collaborations and partnerships. AUT is the university with the largest proportion of Pacific students relative to its total student population in Aotearoa New Zealand, and we realise strategic initiatives of importance to Pacific communities locally and globally through education, research, professional training, academic opportunities, and partnerships. 

AUT recognises and respects the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its centrality to the mission and work of the University. The Office of Pacific Advancement necessarily recognises continuous ancestral connections to this region, the tino rangatiratanga of tangata whenua, and the shared oceanic ties which are unique to Moana peoples' position as tauiwi.  

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity  

The Pacific Communications Advisor supports the communications functions of the Office of Pacific Advancement by planning, coordinating, and implementing communications activity under the direction of the Engagement and Partnerships Senior Manager.

As a key role within our newly established Community Engagement and Partnerships team, you will be responsible for co-designing, developing and implementing unique content that nurtures meaningful engagement and collaboration with Pacific communities and stakeholders, sharing the perspectives and contributions of Pacific peoples, and growing AUT's leadership in Pacific policy, research and advocacy in Aotearoa and the wider Pacific region.

A crucial part of your role will be to enhance OPA's digital presence by designing the creative content across our social media channels and web pages. You will contribute to the planning, delivery and promotion of an annual programme of community and cultural events, including Pacific Language Weeks, to drive engagement and the visibility of Pacific at AUT. Alongside this, you will review project outcomes and make recommendations on their future direction.

You'll need to possess a genuine service-leadership mindset with strong communication skills and the creativity to identify and share compelling story angles and content. Essential is the ability to develop and nurture collaborative relationships grounded in Pacific values, and the ability to operative effectively and respectfully in Pacific cultural contexts. You'll be highly collaborative and passionate about driving positive change in partnership with Pacific peoples; whilst enabling ideas, innovation and proactivity to make things happen.  

He kōrero mōu | About you  

To be successful in this rewarding role, you will hold a heartfelt commitment to strengths-based approaches to enabling Pacific peoples' wellbeing and success.  

You will also have:  

• Existing relationships within Pacific communities, and knowledge of Pacific values and ways of knowing and being. The ability to operate effectively and respectfully in Pacific cultural contexts is critical.
• At least 3 years' experience in communications or a relevant field.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to write, present and communicate persuasively and effectively to a range of people for various contexts.
• Creative and lateral thinking with an innovative, "can‐do" attitude, a high degree of integrity, self‐motivation - a trusted collaborator. 
• Sound organisation skills to co-design, implement and deliver communication and community engagement initiatives aligned with strategic aspirations and the interests of identified audiences.
• Applicants must also have a relevant tertiary degree. 

Please see the detailed position description for more information on key job accountabilities.  

Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter which explains a) why this particular role (and AUT) is of interest, and also b) how your experience aligns with the key experience and attributes we're seeking above. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer  

AUT has fantastic staff benefits including free study, a personal fund for your continued professional development, free membership to AUT gyms, and generous leave allowances.  

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply  

To apply for this position please click "Apply Now" below to be redirected to our careers site. You can also visit http://careers.aut.ac.nz to see our other vacancies.  
 
Please note that although you will be based primarily at two campuses (Waihorotiu City Campus and Manukau South Campus), your work may take you to all three campuses as required (including Akoranga North Shore Campus), aligned with engagement initiatives and events.  

You must be eligible to work in NZ to be considered.  

Salary Range:  $70,000 - $96,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications) - pro rata

Reference:  90843

Closing Date:  2 Dec 2024, 11:55pm

This role is considered a children's worker role and will be subject to safety checking as part of the Children's Act 2014.