Communications Lead - New Zealand
The role is broad. One day you could be preparing a briefing for Ministers or supporting an OIA response. The next you might be managing media enquiries, building the new website or helping leaders communicate a new initiative. You’ll enjoy variety, autonomy and the opportunity to have a genuine influence on a growing organisation.
You’ll be joining a small, high-performing team where everyone contributes, hierarchy is kept to a minimum and people work together to achieve outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
As Communications Lead you’ll:
Develop and deliver Invest NZ’s communications approach and priorities
Provide strategic communications support to the Chief Executive and leadership team
Prepare ministerial briefings, speeches, talking points and official correspondence
Lead media engagement, reputation management and issues response
Manage website content, digital channels and key communication collateral
Support internal communication and organisational engagement
Build strong relationships across government, business, media and partner organisations
Help establish systems, processes and structure as the organisation continues to mature
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for a communications professional who is equally comfortable operating in government and commercial environments.
You’ll bring strong judgement, excellent writing skills and the ability to move seamlessly between strategic advice and hands-on delivery. You’ll enjoy being the person others turn to for guidance and won’t be afraid to jump in and make things happen when needed.
Ideally you’ll bring:
Experience in strategic communications, corporate communications or public sector communications
Strong writing skills and the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content
Experience working within government, including exposure to ministerial processes, OIAs and public sector accountability requirements
Commercial awareness and an understanding of business, investment or economic development environments
Experience managing media relationships and organisational reputation
Strong digital communications capability, practical experience owning a website and developing customer facing collateral
The ability to build and maintain positive relationships, work autonomously, prioritise competing demands and deliver through influence
Sound judgement, political awareness and a calm approach under pressure
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys working alongside and collaborating with others, thrives in a growing organisation and is genuinely excited about the role international investment can play in New Zealand’s future.
Why join?
Invest NZ is still in the early stages of its journey, making this a unique opportunity to help shape both the organisation and its reputation. You’ll work alongside an experienced and approachable leadership team, have significant visibility across the organisation and be part of work that has a direct impact on New Zealand’s economic future.
If you’re looking for a role where you can build, influence and contribute to something bigger than yourself, we’d love to hear from you. JacksonStone is partnering with us on this role, please contact Nikki Franklin on 027 287 9390 or apply directly at: Communications Lead - JacksonStone & Partners
Candidates must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 13 September 2026