• Develop and implement a multi-faceted, strategic communications framework that reflects the organisation’s ambitions.
• Strengthen relationships and influence change through compelling narratives and insightful content.
• Provide leadership and direction to a dedicated team.
  Competitive salary + professional development
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ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for an experienced and future-focused communicator who understands the power of narrative to drive meaningful change.

You will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field ideally within a community-based or not-for-profit sector.
• A strong track record in strategic communications, brand positioning and influence, with a talent for recognising opportunities and risks.
• Experience leading organisations through growth and change, building both capability and confidence.
• Digital fluency and the ability to leverage new platforms and insights for maximum impact.
• Exceptional stakeholder relationships with the ability to engage diverse audiences, adjusting content to ensure relevancy and understanding.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous learning
• A passion for creating impact in health, wellbeing, and community outcomes

To amplify our impact and voice, we are seeking a Strategic Communications Manager – a dynamic leader who will shape and champion our communications, storytelling, and thought leadership across local, national, and international stages.

Reporting to the Head of Innovation & Digital, you will:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team, building capability through a culture of curiosity and creativity.
• Develop and implement a communications strategy that brings a vision to life and sparks the desire to influence change through compelling narratives.
• Own all strategic content outputs, including white papers, research articles, to maintain effective brand management and consistency of messaging.
• Foster and maintain high-value relationships, acting as a primary point of contact for media enquiries and representing the organisation to ensure Sport Waikato’s voice is heard where it matters most.
• Develop external digital presence and lead the creation of internal communications, ensuring cross-function collaboration, evaluating delivery and making improvements to connect, align and inspire.
• Be the trusted advisor to the leadership team, providing advice and counsel on communication strategies and media enquiries, amplifying key campaigns, initiatives and stakeholder events.