Communications Specialist Fixed term

Wellington - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Passion integrity and a genuine desire to do our best for farmers is what drives us at Beef Lamb New Zealand (BLNZ). We are 100% farmer funded and work on behalf of New Zealands sheep and beef producers. Our vision is for thriving sheep and beef farmers now and into the future. Beef Lamb New Zealands investments play a critical role in underpinning New Zealands second biggest export sector.

In this role you will help protect and enhance BLNZs reputation through proactive and effective communication. This role covers a broad mix of external and internal communications media engagement social media management and delivery of core publications including:

Managing day-to-day media activity responding to enquiries and identifying proactive media opportunities.
Day-to-day management of BLNZs social media channels monitoring brand risk and building engagement across platforms.
Delivering key internal communication outputs including weekly organisation-wide updates.
Leading the weekly ediary editorial process and overseeing the planning writing and production of major publications such as the Red Meat Report and Annual Report.
Supporting wider Communications team projects and contributing to a positive high-performing team culture.

What youll bring

Were looking for an intermediate level communications practitioner who is confident organised and an excellent writer with strong judgement and the ability to engage with a broad range of stakeholders. You will have:

A degree in communications or a similar related field.
At least 4 years experience delivering both internal and external communications.
Strong writing and editing skills across multiple formats and channels.
Experience working with media and a good understanding of social media management.
The ability to navigate complex or sensitive issues and know when to escalate.
Strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to work with senior leaders.
A proactive collaborative approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

This role is fixed term for two years and based in Wellington. You may be required to undertake occasional travel to represent Beef Lamb New Zealand and participate in regional and national collaborative processes or similar forums.

What we offer

This career move builds your expertise in a field that contributes to one of New Zealands most important export industries and the New Zealand economy. We offer acompetitive remuneration andexcellent employee benefits including additional leaveentitlements a fully-subsidisedlife insurance policyand a work culture that values and rewards passion integrity professionalism and strong workplace relationships based on respect and whānau.

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Applications close 9am Tuesday 14 April 2026

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