- Do you have senior leadership experience in comms, PR and stakeholder engagement?
- Are you a strategic thinker with the ability to influence at an executive level?
- Have you got a passion for public good, storytelling, and social impact?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a permanent, full-time Head of Engagement and Reputation - Communications and Marketing.
We’re looking for a bold, strategic leader to head up Engagement & Reputation - Communications and Marketing at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a globally ranked civic university.
You'll drive integrated communications, public relations, and stakeholder engagement that:
- Build trust and social licence.
- Support student recruitment and reputation.
- Lead public dialogue in a fast-changing landscape.
Reporting to the Manutaki- Director Communications and Marketing, you’ll guide a high-performing team through change, champion storytelling, and provide strategic advice at the highest levels - including media, risk, and crisis comms.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You’ll bring:
- Senior leadership experience in comms/PR/stakeholder engagement.
- Expertise in change leadership, media relations, and issues management.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to influence at executive level.
- A passion for public good, storytelling, and social impact.
Help us tell our story and shape the future.
Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary details. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page.
Close date for vacancy:10 July 2025. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Dale Lewis (dale.lewis@vuw.ac.nz).
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.
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