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Change Communications Specialist

Posted on Feb. 21, 2025

  • Full Time

Change Communications Specialist

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  • Inform and inspire our kaimahi using people-centric change communications.
  • 24-month fixed term, full-time (37.5 hours per week).
  • Based in Te Awamutu*.


Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is transforming for the future. Over the past year, we’ve reimagined and designed an innovative and resilient path forward, ensuring we remain a leader in kaupapa Māori education. Our change programme, guided by strategic priorities and six key workstreams, will drive long-term success and impactful learning experiences. If you’re passionate about making a difference and being part of a dynamic future, now is the time to join us.


Mō tēnei mahi | About this job


As Change Communications Specialist, you'll develop and execute comprehensive communication plans that align with our strategic goals and cultural principles, particularly Kaupapa Matua, through an HR lens. Your targeted messaging will reach our wonderfully diverse kaimahi (employees), ensuring everyone is informed, engaged, and onboard with our goals.


Your role in our Te Pai Tawhiti Transformation Office will be to gather kaimahi insights, facilitate dialogue, and create activities like Q&A sessions and feedback forums to foster involvement and ownership. You'll use this feedback to create engaging, proactive and responsive content for various platforms, acting as a change ambassador who promotes a culture of openness, collaboration, and trust through storytelling and advocacy. Tracking the impact and success of these communications will also sit with you so you can adjust your strategies as needed.


Mōu | About you


To be successful in this role, you should have:


  • Proven experience in developing and executing communication strategies.
  • Experience in the effective engagement of employees throughout significant periods of change.
  • A sound understanding of kaupapa Māori principles and cultural sensitivity.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Experience in content creation for various platforms.
  • Strong organisation and project management skills.


Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!

If we’ve outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, apply today as applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist.

A position description is available on our careers website. For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz

  • The preferred location for this position is our Head Office in Te Awamutu. Financial assistance with relocation is available, or we may consider an alternate location for the right person.


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