Internal Communications Lead
Company: University of Auckland
Role summary
Internal Communications Lead is a role at University of Auckland in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand (hybrid). Posted 2026-08-31. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- Internal Communications Lead
- Company
- University of Auckland
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-08-31
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how a major university communicates internally, making sure everyone from faculty to staff is informed and engaged. You'll have the chance to develop and implement communication strategies that have a real impact across the entire institution. It's a great role for someone looking to make a significant contribution in a dynamic educational environment.
Job description
Job 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 advancing understanding, transforming lives and shaping futures. As part of our newly established Communications function, we've created the role of Internal Communications Lead to help transform the way we engage with our staff, building connection and belonging.
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
We're looking for an experienced and inspiring Internal Communications Lead to shape how we connect, engage and communicate with our staff and students across New Zealand's leading University. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact on organisational culture, engagement and employee experience by helping our people understand where we're heading, why it matters, and the role they play in achieving our aspirations.
Reporting to the Director of Communications, you'll lead a team of internal Communications professionals, providing strategic direction and fresh approaches to how we communicate, engage and connect with our people.
This role offers exceptional breadth and visibility across one of New Zealand's largest and most complex organisations. You'll partner with the Executive Leadership, Deans, Directors, senior leaders and other stakeholders across faculties and service divisions to shape communication outcomes that impact thousands of staff and students.
Key areas of focus:
Develop and deliver enterprise-wide internal communications strategies and plans, supporting organisational culture, engagement and employee experience
Keep us ahead of the game by identifying and developing the channels and media that maximise reach and effectiveness
Help us understand and segment our audiences, develop measurement frameworks and insights to evaluate communication effectiveness and engagement
Provide trusted advice to senior leaders and support the continuing professional development of your team
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The full salary range for this role is $114,400 - $164,800 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 $122,501 – $150,000 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
This is a role for someone who understands that great internal communication is about more than sharing information, it's about building trust, creating connection, strengthening culture and helping people feel proud of where they work.
We're particularly interested in people who bring:
Significant experience in internal communications within a large and complex organisation
Experience developing and implementing internal communications strategies for diverse audiences
Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship-building skills and the credibility to influence at a senior level
Proven cultural competency, and understanding of Te Ao Māori principles
A modernising, audience-centred approach
A passion for employee engagement, culture and people experience
Proven experience leading and developing teams
A finger on the pulse of digital technology advances and trends in internal communications
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 across the University.
We also offer:
A commitment to work/life balance with a 37.5 hour working week, flexible hours and hybrid/remote working patterns
A competitive remuneration package with up to 6.75% super, annual salary increase with performance-based multiplier
Time to recharge and disconnect with 5 weeks' annual leave and additional leave buy/sell scheme,
Support for parents and carers with subsidised on-site childcare (including Kōhanga Reo), gender-neutral parental leave up to 9 weeks’ full pay, on-site parenting and feeding spaces
A commitment to the wellbeing of our people with confidential access to a range of EAP services, including mental health counselling, financial guidance, neurodiversity coaching and rongoā services, a world-class on-site fitness centre, access to student specialists across our supervised training clinics, discounted health insurance.
The opportunity to grow with access to an extensive programme of professional, leadership and cultural development, including digital capability coaching, specialised leadership development programmes, and Te Ao and Te Reo Māori learning programmes for staff
The opportunity to build your career with one of New Zealand's most diverse and complex organisations
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