Communications Advisor
❤️ About Us
Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? At the Heart Foundation, we’re a passionate team driven by one purpose: to stop all people in New Zealand dying prematurely from heart disease and enable those with heart disease to live full lives.
Guided by our vision — hearts fit for life, for this generation and the next — we deliver nationwide programmes in prevention, nutrition, care, and support, while raising vital funds for life-saving heart research. Together, we’re improving heart health and wellbeing across Aotearoa.
❤️ About the Role
As our Communications Advisor, you’ll be at the heart of our storytelling – crafting clear, creative, and consistent communications that connect with people both inside and outside the organisation.
You’ll write and edit content, support media engagement, advise teams, and contribute to campaigns – all while helping to keep our messaging aligned and engaging across every channel. This varied role offers the chance to collaborate widely, build strong relationships, and make a real impact through thoughtful communication.
❤️ What You’ll Do
- Create clear, consistent comms for internal and external audiences.
- Provide writing, editing, and communications advice across a range of projects and initiatives.
- Support media activity, including social media community management, media monitoring, and identifying story opportunities.
- Collaborate with teams across the Heart Foundation to implement communications plans and ensure consistent messaging.
- Develop stories, case studies, and updates for key channels including the intranet.
❤️ What You’ll Bring
- A relevant tertiary qualification in communications or equivalent experience
- 3+ years’ proven experience in a similar communications role
- Excellent writing skills across a variety of audiences and channels
- A sharp eye for a great story and a passion for detail
- Strong understanding of social media and online engagement
- A collaborative spirit and customer-focused approach
- Great at juggling priorities and staying on top of deadlines
- Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders
❤️ What’s In It For You
- A purpose-led role that helps save lives
- Competitive salary + flexible work options
- Extra paid day off each year for Heart Foundation Day
- 5 weeks’ annual leave (pro-rata) after 2 years
- Sick leave from day one
- Wellbeing platform + discounted health insurance
- Training in cultural awareness, heart health, and more
- A genuinely supportive and inclusive team
❤️ Join Us
Bring your skills, passion, and ideas — and help us improve the heart health of New Zealanders.
New Zealand residents and holders of valid work visas will only be considered.
You can also apply and view the Position description through the Heart Foundation's website directly: https://heartfoundation.qjumpersjobs.co/jobs/dashboard
