External Communications Coordinator

Ko wai m ātou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.

Job Description

This role is responsible for supporting external communications and social media with a particular focus on raising the profile of Hato Hone St John and keeping our people, public and stakeholders connected and informed.

• Coordinate the daily media summary, ensuring stories about Hato Hone St John are captured and delivered to key stakeholders.
• Manage daily incident enquiries and participate in after-hours external media responses for major events or issues if required.
• Support the External Comms team to identify and generate newsworthy PR material or contribute to issues or crisis management as required.
• Support the creation of high-quality communications materials such as media releases and editorial support.
• Develop and support with Social Media content plans and campaigns in conjunction with the communications team, digital brand team and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A degree in communications, media or relevant discipline with subsequent relevant experience or relevant practical media or communications experience ideally in an NGO or service organisation.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, capacity to work independently and prioritise workloads.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail whilst using a variety of traditional and emerging communications channels.
• Knowledge of digital campaigns and social media skills.
• Calm, confident and professional phone manner and good relationship building / networking skills.

Additional Information

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “ I’m interested ” before applications close on 07th July 2024 . If you are including a cover letter (preferred), please merge with your CV as one document.

For further information please contact Lindsey Frankland at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the

job description

perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.