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Senior Communications Executive, RotoruaNZ

1167 Fenton Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand Req #93
Tuesday, 1 July 2025

RotoruaNZ is looking for an experienced and visionary Senior Communications Executive to join our dynamic Marketing & Communications team.

As Rotorua’s Economic Development Agency and Regional Tourism Organisation, we’re on a mission to position our city as a vibrant, world-class place to live, work, study, invest and visit.

What you'll be doing:

  • Crafting and delivering innovative PR and communications strategies
  • Leading the creation of compelling content across multiple channels – from media releases to thought leadership pieces and executive speeches
  • Building strong media and stakeholder relationships locally, nationally and internationally
  • Supporting reputation and issues management, including media monitoring and proactive storytelling
  • Collaborating across the organisation to align messaging and enhance RotoruaNZ’s profile and impact

What we're looking for:

  • A tertiary qualification in communications, marketing, PR or related field
  • 10+ years’ experience in senior communications or marketing roles
  • Proven ability to turn complex ideas into clear, inspiring messaging
  • Strong media relations skills and editorial flair
  • Experience working with or alongside iwi and a demonstrated understanding of tikanga Māori is highly desirable
  • Tourism or economic development experience is a plus

For more information about RotoruaNZ, visit www.rotoruanz.com

Vacancy closes 20 July 2025

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  • 1167 Fenton Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand