About the role
The Communications Advisor plays a key role in telling the story of Wellington Free Ambulance, helping to connect the community across Greater Wellington and Wairarapa with our mission, values, and impact. This role is responsible for developing engaging content across multiple channels — from written articles and social media to video — that showcases the vital work we do and highlights the ongoing need for support. Through compelling storytelling, the Communications Advisor will bring to life the incredible efforts of our people, helping to deepen public understanding and awareness of our service.
What we can offer
It goes without saying you will get fulfilment from your work and a sense of pride knowing that you are working for a not-for-profit that is an iconic part of the Greater Wellington region. We also have more benefits to joining including:
Why join Wellington Free Ambulance
Wellington Free Ambulance’s vision is to be a trusted and reliable ambulance service that provides excellence in emergency response and connected services to move our communities to better health.
We’re the only emergency ambulance service for Greater Wellington and Wairarapa and proud of the place we hold in our communities, and the high-quality care that our people deliver every day. As well as providing emergency ambulance services, Wellington Free Ambulance also provides a Patient Transfer Service that transports patients to and from scheduled healthcare appointments, a Clinical Communications Centre answering 111 calls, and Event Medical support to a huge number of community, sporting and festival events. We also teach our communities lifesaving CPR skills through The Lloyd Morrison Foundation Heartbeat Programme.
Wellington Free Ambulance has been described as having a boutique feel due to the specific region we serve. Our region covers an area from Cook Strait in the south to just north of Waikanae around Peka Peka on the Kāpiti Coast. In the Wairarapa, our area goes as far north as Mt Bruce. In total, around 500,000 people call our region home. Thanks to our boutique feel, when you join you become part of our whānau and really do make a huge impact on our communities!
Wellington Free Ambulance is committed to building an inclusive workforce with a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion to provide a stronger internal and external culture and to improve our organisational performance. We value and embrace differences in all people and encourage diverse ways of thinking and being.
Who we are looking for
We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Communications Advisor who can create compelling content that connects with a broad and diverse audience. This is a fast-paced and varied role, ideal for someone who thrives on juggling multiple priorities while keeping sight of the bigger picture, building brand visibility and deepening community engagement. Success in this role relies on a strong understanding of the value of community support and fundraising, and a genuine commitment to fostering meaningful relationships with internal teams, supporters, and key stakeholders.
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:
Applications close on 23 April 2025.
If you require further information, please email recruitment@wfa.org.nz
To view the Job Description or to apply please click on this link: https://wfa.elmotalent.co.nz/careers/external/job/view/398
Wellington Free Ambulance is the only emergency ambulance service in Greater Wellington and Wairarapa and the only ones in the country who are free. We look after 1 in 10 of your friends and family every year, ensuring we provide the best possible care to our patients.