Senior Communications Executive, RotoruaNZ

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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