17 Jan 2012

Full-Time Senior Communications Officer

Mental Health Foundation – Posted by Maori Pacific Jobs – Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Mental Health Foundation of NZ Feb 10

Job Description

The Mental Health Foundation is a non profit organisation with offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The organisation’s aim is to improve the mental health of all people and communities of New Zealand and our mission is to ‘make mental health everybody’s business’.

We are looking for a Senior Communications Officer with at least 3 years experience in a communications or journalism role to join our Auckland-based communications and marketing team.

First and foremost, you will be an excellent writer who is able to craft often complex information into a style and format that suits a wide variety of audiences. An understanding of how the media works and experience building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders is also essential.

This role will see you working across a number of programmes and campaigns that have a strong social marketing and health promotion focus. You will work on publications, website and social media content, resource development, promotional events and activities, and media liaison.

Initiative, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are a must, as is the ability to work in a fast paced and deadline driven environment.

This is a senior role that will provide many opportunities to further develop your communications skills as you will be working in an experienced and supportive team who will value your input.

The Mental Health Foundation actively promotes the articles of the Treaty of Waitangi.  We value the expertise of people with experience of mental illness and we are an EEO employer.

The salary range for this position is $55-62K per annum.

How to Apply

Closing date for applications Tuesday, 7 February 2012.

For a job description and application form, visit our website.

To apply, fill in the application form quoting ref SCOMMS1 and email to:

human_resources@mentalhealth.org.nz

Job Categories: Featured and Healthcare / Medical. Job Types: Full-Time.

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