Communications Advisor, Archdiocese of Wellington
Applications close: Sunday 26th January 2025
Established in June 1848 by Pope Pius IX, the Archdiocese of Wellington is the Catholic community of the lower North and upper South Islands of Aotearoa New Zealand, following Jesus Christ by celebrating and sharing faith, growing in community, caring for our common home, and working for justice and peace. Archbishop Paul Martin SM is the current Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Wellington.
Reporting to the General Manager, the Communications Advisor will play a pivotal role in helping the Catholic community share its stories of service, mission and justice across the Archdiocese of Wellington (ADW). This position supports communication initiatives across parishes and key areas including education, social services, and mission efforts, fostering connection and engagement throughout the community.
This role focuses on creating a central “hub of connectedness” to share stories, resources and information; providing online learning opportunities, raising awareness of the Church’s support services, and enhancing parish communication.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and actively manage the Archdiocese’s communications strategy and plan
- Source, manage and monitor content across various platforms for website, social media, intranet and other platforms and publications while ensuring messaging consistency and alignment with ADW’s values and goals
- Coordinate and support the creation of communications material for fundraising activities, community engagements and events
- Analyse and enhance current digital comms channels to ensure a unified and consistent message across all channels
- Provide communications advice to the Archbishop, General Manager, leadership team, parishes, and staff
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and external contractors to ensure smooth execution of communication activities.
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