- Shape and build an internal communications approach from the ground up
- Partner with senior leaders during a significant period of change
- Join a purpose-led organisation making a difference across Aotearoa
The opportunity
What if you had the opportunity to shape how one of New Zealand's largest disability organisations communicates with its people?
IHC is entering an exciting period of transformation, with a renewed leadership team, a clear sense of purpose and a commitment to strengthening connection, engagement and communication across the organisation.
We are looking for an experienced
Strategic Communications Business Partner
to take the lead on internal communications, bringing fresh thinking, sound judgement and a practical approach to building something meaningful.
This is a genuine opportunity to make your mark. With no established internal communications function currently in place, you'll have the chance to understand what's working, identify opportunities for improvement and help develop an approach that supports a large, diverse and geographically dispersed workforce.
About the role
Working closely with the Head of Strategic Communications, you'll build trusted relationships with executive leaders across IHC, providing strategic communications advice and supporting them to connect effectively with their people.
You'll also have opportunities to work directly with the Chief Executive, helping shape and deliver communications on organisational priorities, leadership messaging and change initiatives.
With the opportunity to help establish IHC's internal communications approach, this role offers genuine scope to influence how a large and diverse organisation connects, engages and communicates with its workforce.
You'll be responsible for:
- Reviewing current internal communications practices, channels and opportunities for improvement.
- Developing and delivering communications strategies that strengthen employee connection, understanding and engagement.
- Supporting leaders to communicate organisational priorities, change initiatives and important decisions clearly and confidently.
- Creating accessible, relevant and engaging content for employees with diverse roles, backgrounds and communication needs.
- Building trusted relationships across the organisation, providing advice, coaching and communications support.
- Using employee feedback and insights to shape communication approaches and measure their effectiveness.
About you
You'll be an experienced communications professional who enjoys working with people, solving problems and turning complex information into clear, meaningful messages.
We're particularly interested in people who bring:
- Strong experience in internal communications, employee engagement or organisational change communications.
- The ability to provide credible, strategic advice to senior leaders while confidently delivering the work.
- Excellent writing skills and the ability to adapt your approach for different audiences.
- Sound judgement, initiative and the confidence to work independently.
- A collaborative, approachable style and the ability to build relationships across different levels of an organisation.
- A genuine commitment to accessibility, inclusion and communicating in ways that work for everyone.
You don't necessarily need to have built an internal communications function before. What matters is your ability to see the bigger picture, identify what's needed and turn good ideas into practical outcomes.
Why IHC?
IHC advocates for the rights, inclusion and welfare of people with intellectual disabilities and supports people to live fulfilling lives in their communities.
With more than 4,000 people working across its services and activities, IHC has an important role to play in communities throughout Aotearoa.
You'll be joining a collaborative communications team at a time when the organisation is investing in stronger leadership, communication and engagement.
This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise, help shape a developing function and do work that has genuine purpose.
Interested?
If you're an experienced internal communications professional who enjoys building relationships, creating clarity and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.
For any questions please call Bernie Sharkey-Burns (021 023 89733) or Rebecca Berney () and quote Job ID: 18832for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.