Communications Manager

Communications Manager

Location: Dunedin

FTE: 1.0

At WellSouth, we are dedicated to promoting health equity, ensuring everyone has access to the highest quality of care and enabling better health outcomes for people in the Southern region.

WellSouth, a leading Primary Healthcare Organisation, seeks a passionate and experienced Communications Manager to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to the growth and success of our organisation by leveraging their expertise in journalism, communications, or marketing. 

Position Purpose: 

In this vital role, you will develop and refine the organisation’s communication strategy in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team. Your efforts will help increase community awareness about WellSouth's activities and support the achievement of our strategic objectives. Through the execution of an annual communications plan, you will utilise various channels, including our website, intranet, and social media, to ensure the effective delivery of communication projects and campaigns. 

As our Communications Manager, you will lead media engagement, provide valuable marketing advice, and ensure clarity and consistency in our key messaging. Your ability to generate positive media publicity by promoting stories, writing media releases, and pitching stories to the media will be critical to our success. 

At WellSouth, we value collaboration, personal and professional development, and workplace health and safety. As our Communications Manager, you will be part of a supportive and innovative team, working together to improve outcomes for our community. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enhancing your skills and experience in the primary healthcare sector.

What are we looking for:

A skilled communicator, experienced in developing and implementing marketing and communications strategies, and eager to contribute to a leading healthcare organisation, we encourage you to apply.

About you- To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a tertiary qualification in Journalism, Marketing, or Communications


• At least five years of experience in a related Senior role.


• Possess a deep understanding of and commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to the health and community sector. 

We offer: 

• A supportive work environment where you will make a real impact on the lives of our diverse communities.


• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.


• A commitment to upholding the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.


• To support the health and wellbeing of our employees we offer a competitive salary, flu vaccinations, an annual wellness voucher and a day off on your birthday.


• 5 weeks annual leave after two years


• Sick leave entitlement of 5 days will be available from commencement of employment and another 5 days at 6 months of employment. 10 days entitlement will be available at 12 months service thereafter.


• Inhouse equity training, Te Reo training and associated professional development
  


• We are a proud Gold Supporter of the Pride Pledge, demonstrating our commitment to creating safe and inclusive workplaces for rainbow communities.

Our Values - Tō Mātou Uara

• He mana tō te whānau – Whānau Centred


• Tōkeke - Equitable


• Manawa whakaute - Respectful


• Pono – Transparent

Please note that we don’t always work to fixed closing dates & may interview candidates as their applications are received.

Applications close: 

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for this role. We look forward to receiving your application. 

For the full Job Description click here: Communications Manager

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WellSouth Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. A proud Gold Supporter of the Pride Pledge, and we are committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. WellSouth is smokefree and we support the Government’s Vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.