Director of Communications
Closes01 Sep 2019
Posted17 Aug 2019
80 hours per fortnight
Why Us:
Founded in 1886, the Waikato District Health Board (DHB) is one of the largest DHBs in New Zealand. District health boards are responsible for providing or funding the provision of health services in their district.
We plan, fund and provide health and disability support services to a population of more than 420,000. We are the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology and neurology.
Waikato Hospital is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with approximately 900 inpatient beds and 27 operating theatres.
About the role:
We are looking for a communications professional with a proven track record who can bring fresh leadership and expertise to promote Waikato District Health Board's strategies. You will be at the height of your career and able to develop, protect and enhance our reputation and brand.
In this role you will be accountable for providing strategic communications advice to the organisation. You will take ownership for the accountabilities of a director; and member of the chief executive's direct reports. You will thrive on leading, mentoring and managing a team of passionate and committed media and communication's experts.
For a formal position description, please click the link here.
Key responsibilities of the role:
Managing the relationship with local and national media
Enabling good internal communications
Ensuring that key staff have good capability to act as spokespersons for the DHB
Building and maintaining the reputation of the DHB
Supporting good stakeholder management through excellent communication
Leading and managing the Waikato DHB's Media and Communication team.
Required skills and experience:
You will hold an appropriate professional qualification or experience in public relations and marketing.
Excellent experience in public relations, communications and marketing that is relevant to a large complex organisation.
Be an exceptional manager of communications and collaborator with a track record of successfully interfacing with executives and key stakeholders.
Why Waikato:
Waikato is the fourth largest region in New Zealand and located just south of Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences. You can surf the world-famous beaches of Raglan, hike our majestic mountain ranges, tour the Hobbiton shire, experience the magic of the Waitomo glow worm caves, and encounter a vast array of flora and fauna at the remarkable Maungatautari Ecological Reserve.
Situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato River, Hamilton is New Zealand's largest metropolitan inland city. Hamilton's vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle.
We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this, we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Maori communities.
Your application:
Please apply directly online on the Waikato DHB website. For further enquiries about the role, please contact Gil Sewell, Executive Director Human Resources & Organisational Development on + 64 27 240 4994 or **********.
Closing date: 1 September 2019
Values
Theme "People at Heart" - Te iwi Ngakaunui
Give and earn respect - Whakamana
Listen to me; talk to me - Whakarongo
Fair play - Mauri Pai
Growing the good - Whakapakari
Stronger together - Kotahitanga
