Senior Communications Advisor

Senior Communications Advisor

Help shape the voice of kaupapa Māori on a national and global stage
Bring your expertise to a fast-paced, high impact environment
A 12-month fixed term | Wellington-based | Travel across Aotearoa

Ko wai te Pakihi nei | About the Organisation:
Te Matatini is a kaupapa Māori organisation that celebrates and showcases kapa haka excellence in Aotearoa and throughout the world. Through the delivery of high‑quality programmes, events and initiatives, Te Matatini celebrates and strengthens Māori identity, culture and creativity.

Best known for delivering Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival, the pinnacle kapa kaka event, the organisation also plays a broader leadership role in supporting Māori wellbeing, community connection and cultural expression across Aotearoa and to the world.

Ko te āhua o te tūranga | About the Role
Join Te Matatini as a Senior Communications Advisor and play a key role in delivering high-quality communications across one of Aotearoa’s most celebrated cultural organisations.
This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you will contribute to:

Communications planning and delivery across programmes and events
Media relations and reputation management
Stakeholder engagement and internal communications
Digital content creation and storytelling
Communications support across festivals and national initiatives

The role suits someone resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond calmly to emerging communications needs.

Mōu | About You
The successful candidate will bring:

Proven strategic communications experience with a hands-on delivery approach
Confident managing media relationships, issues,
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple channels
Digitally savvy with experience using modern communications and media tools
Confident managing media relationships and navigating communications issues
Strong relationship-building skills across internal teams and external stakeholders
Thrives managing competing priorities within fast-paced environments

They will also bring:

Proficient in te reo Māori with understanding of tikanga Māori
Comfort working in a kaupapa Māori environment
Understanding and appreciation of te ao Māori, tikanga, and Māori values

Why join Te Matatini

Champion Māori identity, culture, and creativity
Work on nationally and globally significant kaupapa
Be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven environment

Me tono mai inaīanei | Apply Now!

Applications close midnight Wednesday 10th June 2026

To find out more, please get in touch with Orissa Plimmer on 0272851461 or Russell Spratt on 029 446 3770 for a confidential kōrero.

To apply, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or hold a valid visa with the right to work in Aotearoa. We’ll be reviewing candidates as they come through, so we encourage early applications.

We are the landing place where our people can come to rest upon, a safe space.

A place where excellence and culture are encouraged and ultimately recognised.

Kia tau ai te mauri tū, te mauri ora ki te katoa. Nau mai, tau mai! Vitality and well-being for all. Welcome, settle here!

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