Overview

Forest & Bird is a voice for New Zealand wildlife and wild places, and has been for over 90 years. We are an independent society that both campaigns for the protection of our natural history and co-ordinates community-based restoration projects. We need an experienced communications person to ensure that our voice for nature continues to be heard. We are seeking a Senior Communications and Media Advisor to guide us and to implement many of our communications.

You will work within our Marketing & Communications team, and closely with our Conservation and Campaign teams to ensure that our campaigns and messages are getting out there. You will be expected to develop strategies to engage media, and have the skills to implement these plans. You will also provide media advice and guidance to our staff, branch committees and project managers.

To be successful in the role you will have:

  • Several years’ experience working in the communications area.
  • A proven track record of writing for media. Led several communications based campaigns.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification or related professional journalistic, public relations or communications experience (3 years or more).
  • Proven ability to work to deadlines and multi-task as part of a flexible team.
  • Positive upbeat interpersonal skills to meet with the public at events and work with volunteers at our projects.
  • An understanding and knowledge of conservation and related issues.

Forest & Bird gives you the chance to work for New Zealand’s nature.

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, your resume and a completed application form to Phil Bilbrough (p.bilbrough@forestandbird.org.nz or 04 801 2217).

The closing date for applications is 5pm, 4 February 2015