Communications Specialist

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a confident communicator who enjoys working with a diverse range of people and communities.
• Demonstrate a deep respect for and understanding of Māori values, principles, and cultural perspectives, and be adept at including these values within written outputs.
• Be able to weave our values into our mahi and express this in English and in te reo Māori.
• Have a strong understanding of sustainability, its principles and practical application. An understanding of sustainability metrics measurement and reporting will be useful.
• Be a talented and adaptable writer with strong attention to detail. You will feel comfortable creating content for a diverse range of platforms and audiences.
• Have a background in science and sustainability communication and impact reporting.
• Be able to quickly understand and communicate complex issues in an engaging and accessible way.
• Have experience using social media and other online channels to communicate consistently and effectively.
• Have experience in developing and managing projects, with high attention to detail, enabling quality delivery of projects to clients.
• Be a self-starter who can work on their own to manage and set their own priorities.
• Have experience using tools like Mailchimp, Squarespace, Affinity / Adobe, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Preference will be given to candidates based in Dunedin, Nelson, or Tauranga; however, exceptional applicants with highly relevant skills will be considered regardless of location.

This is fixed term position for one year to cover for maternity leave, with the potential to turn into a more permanent role.

To discuss this position further before applying, please contact Devon Richardson devon.richardson@whirika.co.nz

To submit your application for this position, please email a cover letter and CV to Sharon Teavae sharon.teavae@whirika.co.nz

Applications close at 12pm on 9 February 2026.