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Communications Manager—Pou Whakahaere Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero
Fixed term opportunity until 31 August 2026
Wellington or Auckland based
Mō Toi Aotearoa | Our organisation
At Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, we believe that having access to and participating in great arts experiences is essential to New Zealanders’ wellbeing, and our country’s unique identity. As the national arts development agency, we encourage, promote and support the arts for the benefit of all New Zealanders.
Creative New Zealand offers a positive, supportive and collaborative working environment. We’re committed to the hauora of our people and support the growth and development of our whānau in mana-enhancing ways. We offer a number of kaimahi benefits and genuinely flexible working arrangements.
We recognise Te Tiriti o Waitangi as New Zealand’s founding document and are committed to supporting the role of Māori as tangata whenua of Aotearoa.
Ko tā mātou mahi | The role
Our Communications Manager leads and manages Creative New Zealand’s communications work and plays a critical role in telling our leadership story – that of the national arts development agency of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our audiences are many and varied. The arts community looks to us for information about our services, and we champion the stories of those doing great things in New Zealand and abroad. We also advocate for the value of arts, culture and creativity to our lives.
This is a fixed term opportunity to 31 August 2026, as we begin reviewing how we work and what we do to give effect to our new long-term strategy to 2040, Tū Māi Rā, Toi Aotearoa.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you’ll bring
The Communications Manager is an experienced and trusted communications expert, working across our small, busy organisation to help our teams achieve their goals, all centred around supporting and uplifting the arts.
A capable and inspiring leader, the Communications Manager provides support and guidance to our Communications team, alongside their own work, and is the guardian of Creative New Zealand’s brand, as well as its reputation.
Read the Job Description (.PDF, 207 KB)
We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your unique world view would bring to our whānau.
He pēhea te tono | How to apply
If you’re interested in coming to work with us, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why this is the role for you and what motivated you to apply to recruitment@creativenz.govt.nz – we look forward to hearing from you.
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have are well supported, that the selection process is equitable for everyone, and that nothing gets in the way of us finding the right person for the job. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing recruitment@creativenz.govt.nz
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 6 pm, Monday 26 January 2026. Note that applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
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