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The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is seeking a senior leader in the role of Director Communications to join its dynamic team in its Wellington office. 

• An impactful role leading the Asia New Zealand Foundation’s public communications across New Zealand and Asia 
• Strategic advice and team leadership 
• Innovative organisation with an exciting and relevant mission 

Who we are
  
Founded in 1994, the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is a non-profit, non-partisan organisation that builds New Zealanders’ knowledge, connections and capability in Asia.  The Foundation has a large network of contacts across New Zealand and Asia, working with people and organisations in business, academia, government, education, media, sport, the arts and civil society.
  
The Foundation runs eight programmes: arts, track II diplomacy, business, entrepreneurship, research, media, sports and leadership. Its work is supported by the New Zealand Government and philanthropic partners.
  
The role
  
As a senior member of the Foundation’s team, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of the Foundation’s communications strategy.  You will be responsible for all of the Foundation’s communications activities, including website content, social media, internal communications, organisational communications, branding and messaging.
  
You will be responsible for the day to day running of the communications team (currently 3 FTE) and working in support of the Foundation’s programmes delivering insights on, and experiences in, Asia.
  
What you will bring
  
To be successful in this position, you will need to be an experienced and skilful communicator and able to provide strategic advice at a senior level. We are looking for candidates who have:  

• well-developed communications, management and networking skills
• strong analytical thinking, able to translate complex issues into compelling content that is both engaging and evidence-based
• experience working in a leadership role in communications, public relations, and/or the media
• strong working knowledge of social media and other digital channels, the New Zealand media environment and brand and collateral management
• excellent relationship and team skills including an ability to work cross-culturally
• experience managing crisis communications as well as communications for events
• And ideally, some knowledge of Asia and New Zealand’s relationships in Asia

The successful candidate will join an innovative and supportive team environment; a fast-moving and engaging workplace; and a mission that aims to help New Zealanders to build their Asia capability, and in doing so, support New Zealand’s important Asia relations.

Salary range for this role is between $145,000-$155,000 per annum. 
  
How to apply
To apply for this role or find out more, please visit our website at www.h2r.co.nz and refer to reference number 1260175. For further information please contact Nikki Grebby on nikki.grebby@h2r.co.nz or 04 499 9471.  All applications will be acknowledged by email. Applications close 5pm Friday 6 November 2026.