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Communications Director

28 April 2010
Organisation/person name: 
Wintec (Waikato Institute of Technology)
Work type: 
Temporary: Full-Time
Work classification: 
Communication
Job description: 

Lead the PR and communications for one of the Waikato’s largest organisations.

Do you have a proven track record leading effective PR/communication strategies? Are you looking for a challenge and the opportunity to advance your career?
  
Wintec is one of New Zealand’s leading institutes of technology with a reputation for quality vocational and professional education.  As the Director of Communications you’ll be responsible for ensuring its reputation is protected and enhanced - both nationally and internationally.
 
Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive, you’ll lead a small team of passionate, hard-working comms and events professionals to achieve this through sound PR practice.
 
You’ll be experienced in:
  • Leading organisational communications and managing stakeholder relationships – both internally and externally
  • Devising and implementing effective PR strategies using the latest, innovative tactics
  • All facets of PR especially media management, internal communications, Government relations, community relations and crisis communications
  • Providing expert advice and support to the chief executive
  • Managing staff and budgets effectively
 
We are looking for a tertiary qualified PR/communications professional (a degree and/or APR is preferable) with at least 8-10 years experience to take on this role for 12 month to cover for maternity leave. 
 
You’ll be joining a progressive organisation with more than 600 staff, 26,000 students across seven campuses, 300 employer partners and various other stakeholders (including the Government); operating in a rapidly changing, fast-paced sector.
 
So if that all sounds exciting to you, apply now! Please note the Position Title and Position Code as it will be required for your application
To read the Position Description for detailed information about the role, Please click here. This will open a new browser window.
Key skills sought: 

We are looking for a tertiary qualified PR/communications professional (a degree and/or APR is preferable) with at least 8-10 years experience

This opportunity is: 
Paid
Salary low $: 
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Salary high $: 
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Closing date: 
Friday, 14 May 2010
Contact details: 

work@wintec.ac.nz

Submitted by The Big Idea Community Editor on Wed, 28/04/2010 - 9:37am.

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