Fixed term contract, full time for 6 months. 

DairyNZ’s story

Progressing a positive future for New Zealand dairy farming

Te whanake anamata angitu mō ngā pāmu kau o Aotearoa

We are full of people who have a passion for doing good and creating positive change. We leverage our collective strength by bringing the dairy sector together, helping farmers build more sustainable, profitable and resilient farm businesses, because a strong dairy sector means a strong New Zealand.

Your opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Communications & Media Manager for a period of 6 months, while our current manager takes up an internal opportunity. 

This leadership role is responsible for executing DairyNZ’s external corporate communications and media presence. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading media relations, corporate communications, government and stakeholder communications and crisis communications to ensure a cohesive DairyNZ story. Preferred location for this role is Wellington but will also consider Newstead in the Waikato. 

Reporting to the GM Corporate Affairs, you will lead the Corporate Communications & Media team including:

• Execute a comprehensive Corporate Communications Strategy aligned with DairyNZ’s strategic goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all media inquiries and manage relationships with journalists, editors, relevant government agencies. and media outlets.
• Create compelling written content including press releases, articles, speeches, and presentations.
• Execute strategies for managing potential issues or crises that may impact the company's reputation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging.
• Lead the media team to ensure their activity across all functions is of high calibre and consistent.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Leadership team on communication strategies and crisis management.

About you

If you are passionate about driving positive change, building strong relationships, and representing DairyNZ with integrity and professionalism, we invite you to apply.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 8-10 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, media relations, or a related field.
• Previous experience in a managerial or leadership role within a communications team.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead and mentor a media and communications team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Sound good to you? Come join our team who together, are making a difference.

Check out the full position description here to read more detail. 

Applications close Wednesday 10th September 2025 at 11:55pm.