Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Senior Communications Adviser – Projects (Property & Digital) to join our Strategic Communications team in a fixed-term role through to December 2026.

This is a strategic, high-impact role embedded within the University’s major capital works and digital transformation programmes. You will partner closely with Property Services and Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions to ensure communications and engagement are designed to support delivery, enable change, and protect institutional reputation.

Operating across a complex portfolio of projects, you will play a critical role in ensuring communications are integrated, timely, and audience-focused, supporting both project success and organisational coherence.

Key responsibilities

Develop and deliver communications strategies for large-scale projects in both property and digital spaces.
Lead stakeholder engagement across staff, students, and external partners.
Produce high-quality communications and support senior leaders.
Embed communications within project governance and delivery.
Manage issues, risks, and reputational considerations.
Support external, community, and iwi engagement where relevant.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be an experienced and strategic communications professional who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments, and can juggle multiple high-risk, high impact projects with varying deadlines and stakeholders. We are looking for someone who is passionate about project communications and has demonstrated ability to operate as both a strategic adviser and a hands-on delivery practitioner. Experience in organisational change and familiarity with recognised frameworks such as IAP2 and Prosci would be an advantage.

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