Media Adviser

Short Summary

Media Adviser with University of Auckland. With more than 47,000 students and over 6,000 staff, Waipapa Taumata Rau is New Zealand's leading university and a globally connected organisation dedicated to creating knowledge, transforming lives and shaping futures. As part of our newly established Communications function, we're investing in the future of communications practice. Find out more about the ways we are…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Media Adviser
• Organization: University of Auckland
• Country / coverage: New Zealand
• Location: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Education
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-09-04
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

With more than 47,000 students and over 6,000 staff, Waipapa Taumata Rau is New Zealand's leading university and a globally connected organisation dedicated to creating knowledge, transforming lives and shaping futures. As part of our newly established Communications function, we're investing in the future of communications practice. Find out more about the ways we are transforming how we engage with our internal and external audiences across our Marketing, Recruitment, Communications and Engagement functions. Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity At Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, our research, teaching and people are helping shape the future of Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. We're looking for a talented Media Adviser to help share those stories. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications, journalism or media relations professional who enjoys uncovering compelling stories, building strong media relationships, and contributing to the reputation of one of New Zealand's most recognised and respected institutions. You'll play a key role in promoting the University's research, teaching excellence, student success and societal impact through proactive media engagement and external communications. Working closely with academics, researchers, professional staff and communications colleagues, you'll identify stories that deserve attention, transform complex ideas into compelling content, and connect journalists with the experts and insights they need. Key areas of focus: Develop and pitch stories that build the University's profile, reputation and influence Write media releases, media responses, key messages and external communications content Build strong working relationships with journalists, editors and media outlets Identify opportunities to showcase research breakthroughs, student success stories and institutional achievements Prepare briefing materials and support University spokespeople for media engagement Monitor media coverage, emerging issues and sector trends Contribute to integrated external communications activity across traditional, digital, social media and emerging channels Support communications activity during significant issues, incidents or high-profile events This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The full salary range for this role is $87,000 – $118,000 per annum We have a structured salary framework with three zones for those developing into the role (developing), fully effective (target) and contributing beyond what is expected of the role (upper). Appointments are typically made within the target range of $93,201 – $107,500 per annum, depending on skills, experience, and internal equity. We welcome conversations about your expectations and what matters to you in your overall package. Any offer will be made within the advertised range and guided by fairness, consistency, and our commitment to pay equity . For more detailed information about the role and requirements, please refer to the position description He kōrero mōu | About you You'll be a curious and collaborative communications professional with a passion for great storytelling. We're particularly interested in people who bring: Outstanding writing and storytelling skills Experience developing media content and communications materials Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capability Sound judgement and professionalism when dealing with sensitive issues Experience in complex organisations An interest in digital and emerging communications channels Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer Our scale creates opportunities that few organisations can offer. From research and innovation to education, reputation and community engagement, you'll work across a diverse range of communications challenges while contributing to initiatives that have real and lasting impact for staff, students, our communities and the world. Beyond the work itself, you'll be joining a vibrant and inclusive community. From staff networks and cultural communities to social clubs, volunteering opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and campus events, there are countless ways to connect, contribute and build meaningful relationships…

Responsibilities

• With more than 47,000 students and over 6,000 staff, Waipapa Taumata Rau is New Zealand's leading university and a globally connected organisation dedicated to creating knowledge, transforming lives and shaping futures.
• As part of our newly established Communications function, we're investing in the future of communications practice.
• Find out more about the ways we are transforming how we engage with our internal and external audiences across our Marketing, Recruitment, Communications and Engagement functions.
• Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity At Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, our research, teaching and people are helping shape the future of Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.
• We're looking for a talented Media Adviser to help share those stories.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a communications, journalism or media relations professional who enjoys uncovering compelling stories, building strong media relationships, and contributing to the reputation of one of New Zealand's most recognised and…

Requirements / Eligibility

• , reputation and influence Write media releases, media responses, key messages and external communications content Build strong working relationships with journalists, editors and media outlets Identify opportunities to showcase research breakthroughs…
• The full salary range for this role is $87,000 – $118,000 per annum We have a structured salary framework with three zones for those developing into the role (developing), fully effective (target) and contributing beyond what is expected of the role (upper).
• Appointments are typically made within the target range of $93,201 – $107,500 per annum, depending on skills, experience, and internal equity.
• We welcome conversations about your expectations and what matters to you in your overall package.
• Any offer will be made within the advertised range and guided by fairness, consistency, and our commitment to pay equity .

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