Vacancy - Communications Advisor

  • May 9, 2025

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Wellington Central
(Full time)

We’re looking for a Communications Advisor to lead and support effective engagement and communications across the financial mentoring sector, wider stakeholders, government and Media.

As a key member of our team, you’ll provide strategic advice and hands on support across initiatives, projects and organisational activity that aligns with our mission of facilitating financial wellbeing for whānau, families and communities through free financial mentoring.

You will work closely with the Chief Executive to build and maintain media relationships, identify opportunities to highlight the impact of the work of financial mentors and raise awareness of the challenges faced by people experiencing financial hardship.

This role is your opportunity to help shape the conversation around financial wellbeing in Aotearoa. From engaging stakeholders and influencing public awareness, to supporting high impact projects and driving meaningful change, you’ll be right at the heart of it.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement communication strategies that support FinCap’s vision and objectives.
  • Create engaging content across digital, print and social media platforms.
  • Develop and sustain strong relationships with media, stakeholders, and government representatives.
  • Identify and secure media opportunities to highlight FinCap’s advocacy efforts and services.
  • Ensure communications reflect FinCap’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are relevant to Māori and Pasifika communities.
  • Manage and support the delivery of events – both online and in person.

A bit about you

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled professional with a strong commitment to social justice. You will have:

  • 3+ years’ experience in a communications, media, or engagement role with evidence of effective positive engagement of stakeholders.
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills with a keen eye for tone, clarity and accuracy.
  • Experience working across multiple channels, including digital, social and traditional media.
  • Confidence identifying and responding to media opportunities within the Aotearoa context.
  • A track record of successful stakeholder engagement.
  • Event delivery experience, you can manage the detail while keeping the bigger picture in mind.
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Experience using CMS, MailChimp and Adobe Suite products.

Why Join Us?

We’re a small, passionate team with a big purpose supporting financial mentoring across Aotearoa so everyone has access to the support they need. As Communications Advisor, you’ll play a vital role in lifting awareness and driving change, helping improve lives in real and lasting ways.

We’re flexible with hours and open to either full time or part time arrangements for the right candidate. You’ll be based in our Wellington office, with the added benefit of hybrid working to support work-life balance.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application through Seek including your CV, and a cover letter that outlines your experience and suitability for the role. Please also include examples of your written work.

If you would like a copy of the job description, please email fiona@hiveconsulting.nz

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