Strategic Communications Lead
Core
Lead the Strategic Communications function to shape the University's institutional narrative, strategic positioning, and reputation among key audiences.
Role type
Senior strategic communications leader (corporate affairs)
Builds
Institutional narrative, strategic messaging frameworks, and reputation-building activities
Domain
Higher Education / Strategic Communications
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic communications, corporate affairs, reputation management, executive advisory, audience insight and segmentation, narrative development, crisis communications, team leadership, cultural competency (Te Ao Māori)
Preferred skills
Experience in complex high-profile environments, influencing senior leadership
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Shape and evolve the University's institutional narrative and strategic messaging; Use audience data to develop communications strategies; Lead communications approaches supporting global standing; Build audience-led messaging frameworks; Provide strategic leadership during issues and incidents; Partner with senior leadership on complex communications matters; Support major institutional announcements and change programmes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities